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September 29, 2025 6:27 pm

The Baltimore Ravens are struggling this season, with a 1-3 record and key injuries to Lamar Jackson and other players. Cordell Woodland, a sports analyst, joins the show to discuss the team's prospects and the impact of the injuries on their chances of making the playoffs.

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Hey, we got two more games today. Monday night football rapper of week four. We got the New York Jets in Miami, we have Cincinnati and Denver, but one of the bigger teams that took a big L. Yesterday may have taken a much longer loss for the rest of the season. I'm referring to the Baltimore Ravens.

They're now 1-3 after losing to the Chiefs. thirty seven two.

So, yeah. And something that they may have lost is bigger as well, maybe Lamar Jackson with a hamstring injury. Even though there's some other injuries to some key members of the defense, things are not looking on the up and up for the Baltimore Ravens. Joining us right now is someone who covers the team from one hundred five seven of Fan in Baltimore. A big welcome to Cordell Woodland.

Cordell, thank you for joining us. What's up, man? I appreciate you having me. Absolutely.

Well, I guess the the big question is we we don't have too much of an answer Involving Lamar Jackson. We know his legs are a big part of his game. What's the latest from what you understand about the multiple time MVP's legs. Yeah, I mean, it it seems like it's a it's a hamstring right now and uh We met with John Harbaugh today and he wasn't very forthcoming with really any Information about Lamar and some of these other injuries outside of the announcements about Nom Dematabique going on season at NIR and Project Washington on the short term. I are, but other than that He didn't go into detail about the injuries, which isn't a surprise, but from what we know.

about hamstrings, these things. can take some time. you know, their bye week is week seven. It wouldn't surprise me if he's not able to make it back. Before the buy.

Definitely wouldn't surprise me if he's not able. To play this week against Houston, but it's something that we kind of got to wait and see how the week goes for them. But obviously, that's a huge blow for a team that's kind of turning in the wrong direction right now. Or Cordell, you you there you think there's a chance that he plays against the Texans this Sunday? There's a chance you think?

I know they haven't said anything. Wh wh what do you think is realistic here? I mean, realistically, probably not. I mean, Uh just looking at Yeah. how hamstrings typically go for these guys, but Um, everybody heals differently.

So we'll see tomorrow.

Well, they're off tomorrow, but Wednesday will be their first practice of the week for that game.

So that'll be a huge tale. Right now, you know. My gut tell is is not my gut is not ex that has me not necessarily expecting Lamar to be on the practice field. On Wednesday. And like I said, in my mind, I think it's a long shot that he plays this week.

Um because this isn't something that you want to rush, obviously. how the Ravens year goes depends heavily on Lamar Jackson.

So I would expect that they're going to try. treat this as carefully as possible. um and and not try to rush him back out there before they think he's ready. Cordell Woodland joining us from 105-7, the fan in Baltimore. You mentioned some of the other injuries.

Matabike is now out. He's missed time already with a neck. He's now gone for the season. Roquan Smith is busted up. Marlon Humphrey is busted up.

This defense, they've been playing some great teams here so far this season: the Lions, the Bills. What's going on with this defense? Can they weather the storm? I don't know. I mean, as of right now, there's no reason to think that they can because the bodies are dropping like flies.

And it's a lot of key guys. I mentioned Matabike, who is going to be. A massive loss. for their defense and their team. This year, and maybe for the foreseeable future.

I mean, we don't know what the extent of this neck injury is. And John didn't really want to go into detail today. He said that's something that Nomdi should have to talk about himself so it doesn't sound great on that front for him. But that's a huge loss for that defense. Roquan Smith, I mean, we're talking about the middle of the defense right now, your your defensive tackle, who's a Pro Bowler, and now Roquan in the middle of the field, and they are not deep at linebacker whatsoever.

So now they're forced to Start Teddy Buchanan, who's a rookie. And Trenton Simpson, who's A third-year guy, but they don't have a lot of confidence in him. He's essentially lost his job to the rookie Teddy Buchanan. before Roquan got hurt.

So You don't feel great about the injuries. Marlon really hasn't played great this year, but to not have him out there. is a huge blow and Even Nate Wiggins, Nate Wiggins could be a massive loss, too. We don't know the details about that as well.

So it's a lot of question marks. about these injuries. But unfortunately for them, the defense was bad before these guys even got hurt.

So That's something that they're going to have to work on as the year goes on. And I just don't know if they have. enough options at their disposal right now.

Well, Cordell, we know that coach John Harbar, he gets a lot of flack for the the team's performance over the years about how they've been good but have been able to get over the hump. Does he get a little bit of a break now in the city knowing how many injuries the Ravens have suffered? That 365 is paying out before the final whistle. Check out Bet365's unrivaled early payout offer. When you bet on the team to win and they take a 17-point lead, you get paid no matter the final score.

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I mean, I don't I don't think they're giving him any kind of break. It's just added fuel to the fire, if anything. Um And You know I came into this year Seeing like The Ravens weren't getting any excuses out of me. Me personally. You know, these guys have.

been in this position for a while. Yeah. had their opportunities. They've had some really healthy years. including last year And You kind of just wonder how many opportunities do you get.

You start taking these things for granted. After a while, and I'm not saying that that's what the Ravens did, just Speaking just even personally, you start you know, we all start penciling them in To the playoffs and as a Super Bowl contender, and they should be, they should have been with all the talent on this team, but. Like I said, the fact that they their issues were glaring even before some of these key guys got hurt. That's That's the biggest problem. And even with some of the guys that aren't hurt, I mean, they can't run the ball right now, their offensive line.

Has been a mess situationally. They're a mess offensively. Yes, they're third in the league and scoring, but You you get them in some fourth down situations, you get them in pivotal moments in the game. It seems like they're folding. They've got question marks all across this team that go beyond the injuries, and that's what I think is.

Cu could be John's doom.

Well, Cordell, when you look at what we've seen so far, we know Houston is up next. We know about all the injuries. We you just discussed the coaching situation. Do you believe the Baltimore Ravens can still go forth and make the postseason? Sure.

I mean like I said, they're they're staring one in five going into the bye week right in the face right now, especially with Lamar. not being out there potentially. Um His health. and what he looks like going forward. weighs heavily on any outcome.

they have this year. But that said, I mean, look, they've got a lot of talent. Even if they did go into the bio week one and five, if you asked me at that time, Did I still think that they'd make the playoffs? I'd probably say yes. And it it's it's probably gonna take me and a lot of people Some time before reality starts to set in and it gets bad now.

Look, I could easily see this thing going off the rails. I mean, I think we could just be scratching the surface of how bad it could get. It it definitely could get worse, especially when you see all these injuries start to pile up. And then the reality of It's only What, week four? I mean, it's a lot of season left.

most likely other guys are going to get hurt too. And so It could always be worse, and once your quarterback starts going down. That that's never a good thing.

So yeah, I I could see both things working out. But if you're asking me today, yeah, I still think they'll most likely make the playoffs.

Okay.

Well, Cordell, we know the most difficult part of the season is past us. They lost to the Bills. They lost to the Lions. They lost to the Chiefs here. Man, it's been a rough one here to start the season for the Ravens.

I'm glad you're giving their fans a little bit of hope. Cordell, you're more optimistic than me. I think they're cooked. Yeah. I mean, I could see it being cooked.

I mean, I talked about it earlier on there. Like It's I I I think that this could be just you know, the tip of the iceberg, honestly, like Like I said, the injuries could follow up. You got John kind of unleashing on his offensive coordinator today in his press conference and a little bit post-game as well. I mean, as I wouldn't call you crazy for saying that they are cooked, without a doubt. It happened to the Niners, a team that was in the Super Bowl year after year and one of the best teams in the league.

And all of a sudden, the injuries start piling up. All of a sudden, guys that are there aren't playing up to their caliber. And it starts to feel like you just came at a screeching halt. It it could be that type of year for Baltimore, but We're only a quarter through the season. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt for now.

Okay.

All right.

Well, Cordell, we appreciate you for coming by, giving us the update, sharing your expertise. Tell everybody where they can follow, find, and listen to you, your work, everything on 1057. A fan, fill us in, man. Yeah, yeah, you can uh follow me on social media at Cordell Woodland. Even catch my show, The Fresh Tape, with my co-host Ben Hall on 1057 Defend on Friday evenings.

With the Oriel season now officially over, and it's been over for some months now, really. Uh, we'll be on from 6 to 8, so you can check us out on Fridays as we get you ready for football weekend. Hey, Cordell, we appreciate the time. When we chat next, I I hope things are better in Ravensland, okay? Yeah, that'd be great.

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