On Friday, ESPN revealed that Baltimore is hiring Declan Doyle as its new offensive coordinator. With Monken out, the Ravens needed a quick replacement, and the AFC North club moved fast to secure a new coach to lead Lamar Jackson and the offense.

Doyle previously held the same title with the Chicago Bears. However, he will now take on play-calling duties, a responsibility he did not have in Chicago, where Ben Johnson handled that role.

Lamar Jackson could thrive under Doyle’s coaching

Declan Doyle began his coaching career in 2016 at Iowa. However, it wasn’t until 2019 that he made his way to the NFL, serving as an offensive assistant with the New Orleans Saints.

He later joined the Denver Broncos in 2023 as tight ends coach before becoming the Bears’ offensive coordinator in 2025. Although he spent just one season in Chicago, several teams showed interest in him following an impressive year working with Caleb Williams.

While Doyle was not the play-caller in Chicago, the offense performed at a high level, and he was widely viewed as a key factor in Williams’ development. Now, he will be tasked with coaching another dual-threat quarterback in Lamar Jackson, who struggled to reach his full potential under Monken.

Many fans believe a fresh start is exactly what Jackson needs to take his game to the next level. With Doyle’s experience and recent success, it may only be a matter of time before the Ravens’ offense reaches the level many expect.

Huntley followed with an even more revealing comment, openly referencing Sanders by name. “I’m trying to get out of here so I can call Shedeur. Make sure he can get it done,” Huntley said, leaving little doubt about who Baltimore is rooting for this weekend and why.

The context behind those comments is the tightening AFC North race. A Browns win over Pittsburgh would crack the door open for Baltimore, shifting playoff chances and setting up a potential winner-take-all scenario in Week 18. The Ravens handled their own business, and now their postseason hopes rest on Cleveland delivering one more favor.

AFC North standings entering Week 17

Pittsburgh leads the division at 9–6, holding a slim edge after winning three straight, while Baltimore sits at 8–8 and clings to playoff life. Cincinnati and Cleveland have fallen out of contention, but the Browns still control a result that could flip the entire division race in one afternoon.

Huntley’s performance only added weight to his words. He finished the game 16-of-20 for 107 yards, averaging 5.4 yards per attempt, with one touchdown and no interceptions, steady enough to keep Baltimore alive another week. The Ravens’ win wasn’t flashy, but it was essential to preserving hope.

The path forward is narrow and unforgiving. Baltimore cannot reach the playoffs via a wild card and must win the AFC North to qualify as the conference’s No. 4 seed. That means a Browns upset of the Steelers in Week 17, followed by a Ravens win over Pittsburgh in Week 18, is the only scenario that keeps their season alive.

“Nothing against Cooper,” Harbaugh said. “Cooper is a great guy and played good football for us, but Tyler was the answer for today’s game. It wasn’t a hard decision.” This is how the head coach explained and justified his choice of Huntley for the game.

Huntley performed well in the victory, throwing 17 completed passes for 186 yards with an average of 8.5 yards per pass. He threw one touchdown without any interceptions and was sacked only twice for a minimal loss of 8 yards. It was a very good outing for him compared to his previous struggles against the Rams.

Huntley returned thanks to Harbaugh

Tyler Huntley’s return to the Ravens came after he took the initiative this summer. “Tyler Huntley said he texted John Harbaugh this summer and asked him to call him. Harbaugh called immediately, which led to Huntley returning to the Ravens and Baltimore winning a big game on Sunday,” Jamison Hensley reported regarding Huntley’s comments on his return to Baltimore.

Harbaugh didn’t just explain his decision to use Huntley over Rush; following the game, he offered profound praise. With the quarterback by his side, Harbaugh said something significant about Huntley: “I don’t think he can play any better than that. That was one of those all-time great performances,” before adding, “I’m so proud of you.”

When could Lamar Jackson return?

There is still no official date for his return, but a report from Adam Schefter suggests Jackson is expected to be available to play on Thursday night against Miami, which would be a favorable opportunity against a struggling team like the Dolphins.

“He is expected to go Thursday night against Miami. Then again, he was expected to go today, in John Harbaugh’s opinion a couple weeks ago and he didn’t. But I think they believe that he will be there Thursday night,” Schefter said on ESPN.

After the Bills’ 28-22 victory over the Ravens in the playoffs, Allen spoke candidly about his thoughts on Jackson, sending a friendly message: “I got so much respect and love for [Lamar]…” For him, the Ravens’ quarterback is one of “the greatest to ever step on the football field.”

For the Bills’ quarterback, Lamar Jackson is one of those special players: “The way he plays the game, he’s a true competitor, he’s a true football player…” It’s worth noting that Jackson threw more passes than Allen, finishing 18/25 with 254 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception.

Allen didn’t stop there. In his post-game comments to Tracy Wolfson for CBS, he addressed the doubters who criticized the Bills’ defense, calling them slow, small, or unable to stop the running game: “We just put our head down and work hard. I’m so proud of our defense, our offense, special teams— a complete win.”

Josh Allen Took Cautious Approach Against Ravens

The game against the Ravens wasn’t Josh Allen’s best in terms of passing yards, as he only managed 127 yards without throwing any touchdowns. However, he did contribute two rushing touchdowns on 10 attempts, helping to boost the Bills’ offense. During the Wild Card game against the Broncos, he was able to record 272 yards and two touchdowns.

The MVP race for Jackson and Allen

It’s also worth noting that both quarterbacks are in a tight race for the MVP of the regular season. With this win over the Ravens, Allen has gained a slight but significant edge over Lamar, who was once the favorite for the award.

Edwards expressed respect for the Ravens, where he spent six seasons, but made it clear he’s focused on winning with his current team: “A ton of respect for them, but there’s a little bit in me that wants to get back for them. … We just gotta punch them in the mouth and keep our foot on the ground.”

The Chargers are riding a four-game winning streak dating back to Week 8, and Edwards is determined to help extend it. Last week, the team defeated the Bengals, but Edwards had a quiet game with just six rushing attempts for 27 yards and no touchdowns.

The season has been challenging for Edwards, who missed time in October due to injury and has only appeared in two games this November. So far, he’s totaled 195 rushing yards on 54 attempts, with his best performance coming against the Panthers, where he logged 59 yards on 18 attempts.

Edwards’ Time with the Ravens

During his six seasons with Baltimore, Edwards posted solid numbers, racking up 3,395 rushing yards, 699 attempts, and 26 touchdowns in the regular season. He also appeared in seven postseason games but never found the end zone in those matchups. His best year came in 2023 when he scored 13 touchdowns and rushed for 810 yards.

Chargers vs. Ravens: Head-to-Head

The Ravens lead the all-time series against the Chargers 9-6. Baltimore won the last two meetings—34-6 in 2021 and 20-10 in 2023—with victories at home and at SoFi Stadium, respectively. The Chargers haven’t beaten the Ravens since the 2019 season, when they claimed a 23-17 win in Baltimore.

Although pleased with the win, Henry admitted he wasn’t satisfied with his own performance. “I’m not happy with how I played, and I need to do better this next game,” he shared, expressing a commitment to improve.

In addition to his self-assessment, Henry made a point to recognize his Ravens teammates’ efforts. “I give the credit to the guys who are blocking to make my job easier,” Henry said. “Credit to all the guys blocking, they did a great job and showed unselfishness.” He also praised the offensive line’s chemistry, highlighting its impact on his success.

Henry commented on Lamar Jackson’s limited rushing attempts in the game, adding, “He didn’t have to run; he’s dangerous with his arm, and I think he showed that today. If you want to stopping the run, he’ll go over their heads and throw it. And if he needs to run, he’ll do that too.”

Derrick Henry Reaches 101 Career Touchdowns

Week 9 was also significant for Henry as he crossed the 100-career-touchdown mark, scoring two rushing touchdowns to reach 101. He continues to lead the NFL in both rushing touchdowns and overall rushing yards, reinforcing his position as the league’s top running back.

The Baltimore Ravens enter the 2023 NFL season hoping to make the playoffs with a better record and stronger roster than the previous season, where they were eliminated in the Wild Card round by the Bengals 17-24.

The Ravens’ last season was once again severely affected by an injury that Lamar Jackson suffered during Week 13 against the Denver Broncos. The veteran running back who recently signed a one-year contract with the Ravens comes from that team.

For the 2023 season, the Ravens have four quarterbacks: Jackson, Huntley, Brown, and Johnson. They will also have the help of 4-5 running backs and multiple wide receivers.

Who is the veteran who will play with the Ravens in the 2023 preseason?

According to a recent article published on the NFL’s official website, RB Melvin Gordon recently signed a one-year $3.1 million contract with the Baltimore Ravens to play in the preseason and see if he is able to make the 53-man roster.

Gordon played for the Los Angeles Chargers from 2015 to 2019. He was also with the Denver Broncos from 2020 to 2022, where he was cut after fumbling the ball in a couple of regular season games. The last few months of last season he played for the Chiefs.

Despite never playing a regular season game with the Kansas City Chiefs during the 2022 season, Gordon was part of the practice squad for a few weeks and that gave him the title of Super Bowl champion with the franchise.