Brian Wacker
@brianwacker1.bsky.social
Writer
Ravens/NFL for The Baltimore Sun
Email me: bwacker@baltsun.com
Ravens/NFL for The Baltimore Sun
Email me: bwacker@baltsun.com
The story behind the #Ravens’ “hurricane” play for Mark Andrews on a fake tush-push, including other weather-related(!) plays in their playbook #RavensFlock www.baltimoresun.com/2025/11/19/r...
The origin story of Ravens’ ‘hurricane’ play call that helped beat Browns
It was Ravens coach John Harbaugh who came up with the “hurricane” play — the fake “tush push” that led to a touchdown against the Browns.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:04 AM
The story behind the #Ravens’ “hurricane” play for Mark Andrews on a fake tush-push, including other weather-related(!) plays in their playbook #RavensFlock www.baltimoresun.com/2025/11/19/r...
More on #Ravens QB Lamar Jackson missing practice with a new injury and what it means #RavensFlock www.baltimoresun.com/2025/11/19/r...
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson misses Wednesday’s practice with new injury
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson missed Wednesday’s practice prior to Baltimore’s Week 12 game against the Jets.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:19 PM
More on #Ravens QB Lamar Jackson missing practice with a new injury and what it means #RavensFlock www.baltimoresun.com/2025/11/19/r...
The #Ravens have gone from the precipice of the abyss and staring into the void to suddenly within reach of the playoffs. Still, there’s a long way to go. A look at what’s working, what isn’t & what’s ahead #RavensFlock www.baltimoresun.com/2025/11/19/r...
Ravens reset: Now back to .500, team readies for a playoff push
The Ravens are 5-5 through 10 games. Here’s where the team stands entering expected playoff pursuit.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The #Ravens have gone from the precipice of the abyss and staring into the void to suddenly within reach of the playoffs. Still, there’s a long way to go. A look at what’s working, what isn’t & what’s ahead #RavensFlock www.baltimoresun.com/2025/11/19/r...
More on John Harbaugh and the #Ravens O-line being “pretty darn good.” Doesn’t sound like any changes are imminent. Story www.baltimoresun.com/2025/11/17/r...
Ravens coach John Harbaugh defends O-line amid struggles: ‘Darn good’
Ravens coach John Harbaugh defended the team’s offensive line Monday despite recent struggles, especially at guard.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:06 PM
More on John Harbaugh and the #Ravens O-line being “pretty darn good.” Doesn’t sound like any changes are imminent. Story www.baltimoresun.com/2025/11/17/r...
Mark Andrews’ first career catch went for 11 yards. Eight years and another 11-yard catch later he etched his name into history again. Words on his big day and big play in Cleveland #RavensFlock www.baltimoresun.com/2025/11/16/r...
Mark Andrews breaks Ravens franchise record for career receiving yards
With an 11-yard reception from Lamar Jackson against the Browns, Mark Andrews set the Ravens’ franchise record for career receiving yards.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Mark Andrews’ first career catch went for 11 yards. Eight years and another 11-yard catch later he etched his name into history again. Words on his big day and big play in Cleveland #RavensFlock www.baltimoresun.com/2025/11/16/r...
The play is called “hurricane” and #Ravens TE Mark Andrews finally broke the Browns defense with it. Story on Baltimore withstanding its own miscues, some needed razzle-dazzle & winning a “dogfight” in Cleveland for a fourth straight victory. #RavensFlock www.baltimoresun.com/2025/11/16/b...
Ravens use surprise play to rally and beat Browns, 23-16, for 4th straight win
Mark Andrews ran for a 35-yard TD on a surprise “tush push” to break a tie and the Ravens beat the Browns, 23-16, for their fourth straight win.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:32 AM
The play is called “hurricane” and #Ravens TE Mark Andrews finally broke the Browns defense with it. Story on Baltimore withstanding its own miscues, some needed razzle-dazzle & winning a “dogfight” in Cleveland for a fourth straight victory. #RavensFlock www.baltimoresun.com/2025/11/16/b...
#Ravens-#Browns kick in just under 3 hours here in Cleveland, where the game time temp will be 34 degrees with 21 mph winds gusting to 33. We here!
November 16, 2025 at 6:37 PM
#Ravens-#Browns kick in just under 3 hours here in Cleveland, where the game time temp will be 34 degrees with 21 mph winds gusting to 33. We here!
Hello Cleveland. Sunglasses not required
November 15, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Hello Cleveland. Sunglasses not required
Kyle Hamilton is the most position-less player in the NFL, says Kyle Van Noy. Travis Jones, Mike Green and others have also played a role in the #Ravens’ defense turning a page but not the corner. Inside the shift and what still needs to improve #RavensFlock www.baltimoresun.com/2025/11/14/r...
Inside how ‘positionless’ Kyle Hamilton, others spark Ravens defense
Kyle Hamilton’s unofficial position switch has sparked the Ravens’ defense, but he’s not the only player stepping up.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Kyle Hamilton is the most position-less player in the NFL, says Kyle Van Noy. Travis Jones, Mike Green and others have also played a role in the #Ravens’ defense turning a page but not the corner. Inside the shift and what still needs to improve #RavensFlock www.baltimoresun.com/2025/11/14/r...
More on Lamar Jackson’s return to #Ravens practice today www.baltimoresun.com/2025/11/13/r...
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson returns to practice Thursday ahead of Browns game
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson returned to practice Thursday after missing Wednesday’s session with knee soreness.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:06 AM
More on Lamar Jackson’s return to #Ravens practice today www.baltimoresun.com/2025/11/13/r...
More on Lamar Jackson being absent from practice and what is suddenly again a banged up #Ravens team with four others also not practicing #RavensFlock www.baltimoresun.com/2025/11/12/r...
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson absent from practice Wednesday
Lamar Jackson was absent from Ravens practice Wednesday. The QB has already missed three games this season because of a hamstring injury.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:14 PM
More on Lamar Jackson being absent from practice and what is suddenly again a banged up #Ravens team with four others also not practicing #RavensFlock www.baltimoresun.com/2025/11/12/r...
Ravens WR Rashod Bateman is not expected to play Sunday vs the Browns, per source. More on his right ankle injury and how long he could be out: www.baltimoresun.com/2025/11/12/r...
Ravens WR Rashod Bateman not expected to play Sunday vs. Browns: source
The Browns game would be the first that wide receiver Rashod Bateman has missed because of an injury since 2023.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Ravens WR Rashod Bateman is not expected to play Sunday vs the Browns, per source. More on his right ankle injury and how long he could be out: www.baltimoresun.com/2025/11/12/r...
The #Ravens have a long history of special teams stalwarts playing outsized roles, and undrafted rookie free agent Keondre Jackson fought for a fumble he caused the way he’d fought his whole life. Story on his journey #RavensFlock www.baltimoresun.com/2025/11/12/b...
Meet the undrafted Ravens rookie becoming a special teams star
Ravens rookie safety Keondre Jackson has the makings of a potential special teams star. “He has some unique skills,” John Harbaugh says.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:02 PM
The #Ravens have a long history of special teams stalwarts playing outsized roles, and undrafted rookie free agent Keondre Jackson fought for a fumble he caused the way he’d fought his whole life. Story on his journey #RavensFlock www.baltimoresun.com/2025/11/12/b...
Kyle Hamilton came up with the gassers celebration. More are in the works, said Marlon Humphrey, adding that's a good thing. Story on a defense turning the corner, the offense managing amid a deafening venue and the #Ravens getting a third straight W www.baltimoresun.com/2025/11/09/b...
Ravens win 3rd straight, 27-19 over Vikings: ‘Starting to hit our stride’
The Ravens forced three turnovers and kicker Tyler Loop made four field goals in a 27-19 victory over Minnesota, Baltimore’s third straight.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Kyle Hamilton came up with the gassers celebration. More are in the works, said Marlon Humphrey, adding that's a good thing. Story on a defense turning the corner, the offense managing amid a deafening venue and the #Ravens getting a third straight W www.baltimoresun.com/2025/11/09/b...
First time at US Bank Stadium. Spectacular, and much warmer inside than out. #Ravens and #Vikings kick in just under 3 hours. We here #RavensFlock
November 9, 2025 at 3:24 PM
First time at US Bank Stadium. Spectacular, and much warmer inside than out. #Ravens and #Vikings kick in just under 3 hours. We here #RavensFlock
Lamar Jackson says the #Ravens have “turned a new leaf.” He has also been elite against the blitz this season. Now here comes Brian Flores. Story on a fascinating rematch #RavensFlock www.baltimoresun.com/2025/11/06/r...
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson is elite vs. the blitz. Here comes Brian Flores.
No one has been more effective against the blitz this season than Lamar Jackson. The Ravens QB now faces a much bigger test.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Lamar Jackson says the #Ravens have “turned a new leaf.” He has also been elite against the blitz this season. Now here comes Brian Flores. Story on a fascinating rematch #RavensFlock www.baltimoresun.com/2025/11/06/r...
It was one of the busiest trade deadline days in decades. The #Ravens, meanwhile, stayed on the sideline after a few earlier, more modest moves. A closer look at what they did and didn’t do #RavensFlock www.baltimoresun.com/2025/11/04/r...
A look at moves Ravens did — and didn’t — make at NFL trade deadline
That the Ravens didn’t address needs along the interior of the defensive and offensive lines at the trade deadline was surprising.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:43 PM
It was one of the busiest trade deadline days in decades. The #Ravens, meanwhile, stayed on the sideline after a few earlier, more modest moves. A closer look at what they did and didn’t do #RavensFlock www.baltimoresun.com/2025/11/04/r...
More on #Ravens acquiring OLB Dre'Mont Jones on Monday night and what it means for their defense www.baltimoresun.com/2025/11/03/r...
Ravens trade for Titans OLB Dre’Mont Jones, give up conditional 5th-round pick
The Ravens bolstered their pass rush Monday by trading for Titans edge rusher Dre’Mont Jones, who has 4 1/2 sacks this season.
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November 4, 2025 at 1:33 PM
More on #Ravens acquiring OLB Dre'Mont Jones on Monday night and what it means for their defense www.baltimoresun.com/2025/11/03/r...
How has new #Ravens safety Alohi Gilman impacted Kyle Hamilton? “They verbally don’t have to talk…I don’t talk to him about it, but I know what Alohi has done for my son, again. He’s unleashed him.” Inside story on the symbiotic relationship #RavensFlock www.baltimoresun.com/2025/11/03/r...
How new Ravens safety Alohi Gilman has ‘unleashed’ Kyle Hamilton
With the addition of Alohi Gilman, the Ravens have been able to confuse and terrorize offenses by moving Kyle Hamilton around.
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November 3, 2025 at 1:14 PM
How has new #Ravens safety Alohi Gilman impacted Kyle Hamilton? “They verbally don’t have to talk…I don’t talk to him about it, but I know what Alohi has done for my son, again. He’s unleashed him.” Inside story on the symbiotic relationship #RavensFlock www.baltimoresun.com/2025/11/03/r...
The #Ravens got Lamar back. The defense had another axis-shifting turnover. The #Dolphins are not good at anything. It made for a long night for Miami and another important win for Baltimore. Story from Hard Rock #RavensFlock www.baltimoresun.com/2025/10/30/b...
Ravens’ Lamar Jackson returns to light up Dolphins again in 28-6 victory
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson returned from injury to throw 4 TD passes and light up Miami in a 28-6 victory for Baltimore’s second straight win.
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October 31, 2025 at 12:09 PM
The #Ravens got Lamar back. The defense had another axis-shifting turnover. The #Dolphins are not good at anything. It made for a long night for Miami and another important win for Baltimore. Story from Hard Rock #RavensFlock www.baltimoresun.com/2025/10/30/b...
October 30, 2025 at 11:38 PM
October 30, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Lamar Jackson is back this week. “Only I know my body.” Story on his hamstring, what it means for the Ravens and returning to Miami #RavensFlock www.baltimoresun.com/2025/10/29/r...
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson explains timing of return: ‘Only I know my body’
With Lamar Jackson returning to action, the Ravens are optimistic they can go on a late-season run against a favorable schedule.
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October 29, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Lamar Jackson is back this week. “Only I know my body.” Story on his hamstring, what it means for the Ravens and returning to Miami #RavensFlock www.baltimoresun.com/2025/10/29/r...
Latest on the NFL looking into the #Ravens’ handling of Lamar Jackson’s practice participation and injury report designation last week and potential discipline www.baltimoresun.com/2025/10/27/r...
What discipline could Ravens face over Lamar Jackson injury report snafu?
What potential discipline could the Ravens face over their Lamar Jackson injury report snafu? History serves as a guide.
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October 28, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Latest on the NFL looking into the #Ravens’ handling of Lamar Jackson’s practice participation and injury report designation last week and potential discipline www.baltimoresun.com/2025/10/27/r...