In today's episode of The Flock Rundown, we break down the Ravens' decision to extend Travis Jones on a new three-year deal — what the contract signals about Baltimore's long-term roster plans, and how it shapes next offseason's priorities in the trenches.
We also dive into Thursday's injury report, where the Ravens got encouraging news: Lamar Jackson returned to practice after a rest day. Lamar also addressed the media and shot down the sideline report involving Daniel Faalele, putting the rumor to bed.
With frigid temperatures expected in Cincinnati, we look at how the cold could impact Sunday's matchup and why it may shift the offensive approach for both teams.
On the defensive side, Zach Orr outlines the challenges of facing the Bengals' offense — emphasizing third-down execution and the need for more takeaways. Offensively, Todd Monken stresses getting more skill players involved and attacking deeper areas of the field.
We finish by reacting to the NFL flexing the Ravens into another primetime spot in Week 17 vs. the Packers, giving Baltimore back-to-back national stage games with New England in Week 16.
A ton of updates. A lot of implications. Let's get into it.
