The Buffalo Bills’ high‑powered 2026 passing attack, led by Josh Allen, faces a critical two‑week test against the league’s most blitz‑heavy teams—the Baltimore Ravens (36.5% blitz rate) and the Minnesota Vikings (73.9% blitz rate). After leaping from 21st to 4th in success rate and from 14th to 2nd in EPA per drop‑back on blitz situations, the offense’s ability to handle pressure will be scrutinized, especially after a season‑low 45.5% success rate against New England’s blitz that resulted in their only loss. How the Bills fare could reveal whether their 2025‑to‑2026 improvement is genuine or simply untested.
Tight end Erick All Jr. exits the Bengals’ Week 7 win over the Ravens with a knee injury after a collision with Roquan Smith. The exact diagnosis and return timeline remain unknown, leaving fans eager for an update on a player who missed most of 2024 and all of 2025 due to a torn ACL suffered in college. The article also notes Boye Mafe’s breakout pass‑rush performance (5 pressures, 2 sacks) and why defensive lineman Shemar Stewart has been low in the rotation, while touching on NFL headlines like Jay‑Z’s Super Bowl LXI halftime slot.
The Baltimore Ravens add 10-year veteran safety Rayshawn Jenkins to their practice squad, boosting a secondary thinned by Jaylinn Hawkins' knee injury. Jenkins, 32, most recently appeared in the Steelers' first six games before being released, and has a decade of experience with the Chargers, Jaguars, Seahawks, Browns and Steelers. He brings depth to both safety rotation and special teams, and could see snaps if the Ravens' young safeties struggle. A former fourth‑round pick who posted five interceptions and 84 tackles in 2020, Jenkins joins a defense under coordinator Jesse Minter.
In Week 7 the Cincinnati Bengals erased a 13‑0 first‑half hole to beat the Baltimore Ravens 35‑13, showcasing a Super Bowl‑caliber offense when Joe Burrow is on fire. Burrow threw for 292 yards, four touchdowns and no picks on 22 of 30 passing, while Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins each found the end zone. The comeback, sparked by a 9‑play, 66‑yard TD drive to TE Mike Gesicki, puts the Bengals at 4‑2 and half a game behind the Browns and Steelers in the AFC North. The article argues that this performance could launch a dominant run for Zac Taylor’s squad if Burrow stays healthy.
The Baltimore Ravens blow a 13‑0 lead to lose 35‑13 at Cincinnati on Sunday, dropping to 4‑3 and slipping behind the Bengals (4‑2) in the AFC North. Head coach Jesse Minter takes the heat for the worst halftime adjustment in decades, as the Ravens become the first team in 76 years to lead by 13 at halftime and lose by 20 or more. Key offenders include RB Derrick Henry, who limps to just 45 yards on 17 carries, and a struggling O‑line and defense that couldn’t contain Joe Burrow. Minter cites over‑reliance on momentum and vows to find a more even‑keeled identity.
Head coach Zac Taylor praised Ja’Marr Chase’s halftime rally that sparked the Bengals’ 35-13 comeback win over the Ravens on Oct. 26. After trailing 13‑0 at the break, Chase’s urging—"somebody’s got to make a play for us"—ignited an offense that scored the final 35 points. Joe Burrow threw for 292 yards and four TDs, while Tee Higgins and Chase each added a touchdown. The victory lifts Cincinnati to 4‑2 and strengthens its AFC North playoff push. Taylor lauds Chase’s leadership, noting the star “challenged everyone the right way.” The Bengals now host the Titans on Nov. 1.
After a 35-13 blowout loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, Ravens head coach Jesse Minter says the team needs stronger on‑field leadership to halt the skid. Despite a 13-0 halftime lead, Baltimore allowed Cincinnati to score the final 35 points. Minter highlighted gaps in player leadership, urging a “go‑to” voice to rally teammates. Quarterback Tyler Huntley threw for 298 yards and a TD, while Zay Flowers shined with 137 receiving yards and a score. With Lamar Jackson still recovering, the Ravens aim to rebound against the Buffalo Bills in Week 8 on Nov. 1.
Ravens coach Jesse Minter says quarterback Lamar Jackson is in a “decent spot” health‑wise ahead of Week 8, but won’t confirm his game status until practice shows he’s ready. Jackson missed Week 7 after limited drills, and his return is crucial as Baltimore (4‑3) faces 5‑1 Buffalo for a key AFC seed‑tiebreaker. With Jackson, the Ravens average 395 yards per game versus 328 yards when Tyler Huntley starts, highlighting the offensive boost the star dual‑threat could provide against Josh Allen’s Bills.
In AFC news, the Bengals erased a 13-0 halftime deficit against the Ravens on Oct. 26, scoring five second‑half touchdowns as head coach Zac Taylor praised the offense’s rhythm and defensive momentum. Meanwhile, Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, despite ranking low in efficiency metrics and leading the league with 25 sacks taken, has guided Cleveland to a 5‑2 record with five game‑winning drives, earning praise from TE Harold Fannin Jr. The Ravens, reeling from a Week 7 loss, hear RB Derrick Henry call his own performance “terrible” and OT Ronnie Stanley note a loss of focus, while HC Jesse Minter downplays concerns over Lamar Jackson’s availability.
Former NFL scout John Middlekauf declares the Pittsburgh Steelers a "playoff lock" after they start 5-2, citing their complementary football and Aaron Rodgers’ leadership. Speaking on The Colin Cowherd Podcast, Middlekauf praises Rodgers’ 1,699 passing yards, 13 touchdowns and five interceptions through seven weeks, arguing his toughness will propel Pittsburgh into the postseason. The Steelers sit second in the AFC North behind the 5-2 Browns and ahead of the 4-2 Bengals and 4-3 Ravens, keeping the division race tight. If the team avoids major injuries, they could secure a playoff spot and break a nine‑year drought.
Adam Schefter tells ESPN’s “NFL Live” that only Lamar Jackson knows when he’ll return from his lingering ankle injury, leaving Ravens fans in limbo. Jackson left the Week 4 win over the Titans at halftime and missed the next three games; the team hopes to have him back for Week 8 against the Buffalo Bills. In his absence, backup Tyler Huntley has posted a 1‑2 record, 727 passing yards and four TDs. The uncertainty means Baltimore’s offense could stay without its star quarterback for a crucial late‑season matchup.
The Bengals vaulted from a bleak first half to a stunning 35‑0 run, beating the Ravens 38‑7 at M&T Bank Stadium on Oct. 25 and sparking talk of a mid‑season surge. Hosts John Sheeran and Anthony Cosenza break down the turnaround, assess the impact of playing without Lamar Jackson, and debate whether Cincinnati has found its stride. The discussion continues in the latest episode of The Orange and Black Insider’s “The Aftermath,” streaming Monday night at 6:45 pm ET and on demand.
Lamar Jackson has missed the last three games with an ankle injury, but Baltimore Ravens head coach Jesse Minter was optimistic about the quarterback's status even though he didn't know for sure whether the four-time Pro Bowler will be available for Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills.
Mike McCarthy praised DeShon Elliott’s return as the Steelers’ strong safety logged 17 snaps in his season debut versus the New Orleans Saints on Oct. 26, 2026, after undergoing hamstring and knee surgery last October. Both McCarthy and defensive coordinator Patrick Graham highlighted Elliott’s energy, communication and physicality, noting his successful rehab after a freak accident that required a hamstring reattachment to his fibula. The comeback comes as veteran safety Rayshawn Jenkins, who posted a 158.3 passer rating when targeted, was released and joined the Ravens. Elliott, now 29, is under a two‑year, $12.5 million extension through 2027.
After a 35-13 loss to the Bengals that exposed Baltimore's secondary, the Ravens bolster safety depth by signing veteran Rayshawn Jenkins. The 32‑year‑old, a 2017 fourth‑round pick, has logged 145 games (93 starts) with the Chargers, Jaguars, Seahawks, Browns and most recently the Steelers, where he played six games before being released. Jenkins brings 578 tackles, 5.5 sacks, 11 interceptions and four forced fumbles to a defense that allowed Joe Burrow 294 yards and four touchdowns. The move aims to add veteran leadership as Baltimore sits 4‑3 heading into Week 8.
Former Steelers safety Rayshawn Jenkins signs with the Baltimore Ravens, marking his third AFC North stint after playing 17 games for the Browns in 2025. Jenkins, who joined Pittsburgh in training camp and appeared in six games before being released following a subpar performance against the Cleveland Browns, heads to Baltimore as the Ravens seek to rebound from back‑to‑back divisional defeats, including a 35-13 loss to the Bengals in Week 7.
Baltimore Ravens coach Jesse Minter offers a vague update on quarterback Lamar Jackson ahead of a crucial road clash with the Buffalo Bills. Jackson, sidelined by a high‑ankle sprain for his third consecutive game, is described as being in a “decent spot” for Sunday, but the team won’t have a definitive status until Wednesday. The Ravens, coming off a second straight loss to the Cincinnati Bengals and now sitting last in the AFC North, hope to rebound against the Bills at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday.
Veteran safety Rayshawn Jenkins, released by the Pittsburgh Steelers last week, signs with rivals the Baltimore Ravens, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. The 32‑year‑old, a 10‑year NFL veteran who started 92 games, provides depth after the Ravens’ secondary struggled in a 284‑yard loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Jenkins played six games (one start) for the Steelers this season, recording 16 tackles and allowing 120 yards and a touchdown. He previously appeared in all 17 games for the Cleveland Browns last year with 45 tackles, a forced fumble, an interception and a pass defended. The move sets up a Week 15 showdown in Pittsburgh and a Week 18 visit to Baltimore.
Veteran safety Rayshawn Jenkins, a former Pittsburgh Steelers starter who has appeared in 92 games over a decade, is set to join the Baltimore Ravens. According to insider Jordan Schultz, the signing bolsters Baltimore's secondary depth as the Ravens look to reinforce their AFC North defense. The move, reported on October 26, 2026, adds a seasoned player to the Ravens' roster ahead of the season’s crucial stretch.
The Buffalo Rumblings spotlight Ravens’ No. 1 receiver Zay Flowers, who leads the NFL in yards per route run (3.73) entering Week 8 and tops the Fantasy Points Data Separation Score. In his first seven games of 2026, Flowers has posted three 115‑yard outings, forced eight missed tackles on 40 catches, and gone 3‑for‑3 in contested catches. At 5‑9, 182 lb, he now lines up in the slot on 56 % of snaps, proving a nightmare for defenses. The Bills will face his elite play after tackling Puka Nacua and Brock Bowers the week before.
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The Ravens logged 67 offensive snaps in Week 7 but faltered on both sides of the ball, especially in the second half where they surrendered five straight touchdowns. Injuries reshaped the line—Vega Ioane left, Emery Jones Jr. filled in, and Cam Jurgens started at center. Derrick Henry’s 17 carries averaged under 3 yards, while Zay Flowers shone with eight catches for 137 yards and a TD. Defensively, the unit recorded 53 snaps, with Nnamdi Madubuike leading the front seven and Mike Green taking the most edge rushers after Tavius Robinson’s season‑ending injury. Safety Jaylinn Hawkins missed the game, forcing Keondre Jackson and K’Von Wallace into larger roles. The collapse highlights ongoing depth issues and a need for a more consistent pass rush.
The New York Jets are expected to fire Aaron Glenn after a 5‑19 start and will search for a new head coach for the 2027 season. Sportsnaut highlights five top candidates: veteran Bills coach Sean McDermott, whose defensive expertise could lift the Jets; 30‑year‑old Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle, praised for play‑calling and a top‑10 offense; former Steelers head coach and NBC analyst Mike Tomlin, a culture‑builder with ample cap space and three first‑round picks; and Rams offensive coordinator Nate Scheelhaase, a rising offensive mind despite lacking NFL play‑calling experience. The article weighs each candidate’s track record and fit with New York’s talent pool, including stars like Breece Hall and Garrett Wilson.