Bob Haynie: College And Pro Football Picks
As I did last year, I will pick three games from both the college and pro ranks. We'll tally up the total at the end of the season and see how well things went.
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As I did last year, I will pick three games from both the college and pro ranks. We'll tally up the total at the end of the season and see how well things went.
The National Football League season kicks off on Thursday night with a marquee matchup. The defending Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens travel to Denver to face a Broncos team that is picked by many to be this year's powerhouse squad.
Quarterback Matt Ryan set five Falcons single-season passing records. While impressive, it made the Falcons one-dimensional, relying too much on their aerial attack. With the addition of All-Pro running back Steven Jackson, the Falcons can now be dangerous both through the air and on the ground.
"I can't remember us playing worse since we came here." The words of Head Coach John Harbaugh at halftime after watching his Ravens get pushed around by the Falcons in week 2 of the pre-season.
The Atlanta Falcons remain winless in the preseason, yet they are pleased with their progress as they move toward the start of the regular season.
For the first time since they became Super Bowl champions, the Ravens take the field at M&T Bank Stadium. And Baltimore fans--hungry for football to come back to Charm City--are back it, too.
When the Ravens play the Atlanta Falcons in Thursday's preseason game, fans will see a few big changes at M&T Bank Stadium.
The Baltimore Ravens held their single-game ticket sales Friday morning and sold out all eight regular season games in less than 15 minutes.
Will Brinson from CBSSports.com's NFL blog Eye on Football joined Vinny Cerrato and Bob Haynie to talk about the latest in football.
Baltimore backup Curtis Painter threw three second-half touchdown passes to lead the Ravens to a 31-17 preseason win over the Falcons on Thursday night.
Rookie fullback Bradie Ewing has left the Falcons' preseason game against the Ravens with a right knee injury, and linebacker Akeem Dent is out with a head injury.
The Baltimore Ravens announced their preseason schedule, opening with a game against the Detroit Lions at home on Aug. 17 at 8 p.m. This would be the third preseason game between the teams with the Ravens at a 2-0 advantage.
Eli Manning threw three touchdown passes and the New York Giants ran all over Atlanta in a 24-2 rout of the Falcons in an NFC wild-card game on Sunday.
Here are my picks for NFL Wildcard Weekend and my Conn-Crete lock of the week!
The Baltimore Ravens are off this weekend but there are games to be played.
Bob Papa, the voice of the NY Giants joined The Scott Garceau Show and talked about the Giants' opening round match up with the Atlanta Falcons.
Exhibit A as to why I hate preseason football.
Baltimore scored the clincher after another Atlanta turnover, an appropriate way to decide a dreadful game won by the Ravens 21-7.
My favorite part of tonight's game? The end of course
Vinny & Kenny talk with Ravens Insider Aaron Wilson of the Carroll County Times.
Vinny & Kenny bring in ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas to talk all things NFC South.
Seneca Creek State Park has fully reopened in Montgomery County, Maryland following a beaver attack that prompted a month of rabies monitoring.
Officials in Baltimore are warning people heavy traffic is expected downtown on Sunday when there will be back-to-back Ravens and Orioles games.
A student at Joppatowne High School in Harford County was detained by police on Thursday after a search at school revealed he was carrying a concealed, loaded handgun.
Feels like temperatures will reach the lower 90s prior to any storms developing
Some people in Baltimore County are upset after learning that the gun range they use has a contract with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to serve as a training facility.
Seven people, including a 4-year-old girl, were shot in East Baltimore Wednesday night, according to police.
Officials in Baltimore are warning people heavy traffic is expected downtown on Sunday when there will be back-to-back Ravens and Orioles games.
Seneca Creek State Park has fully reopened in Montgomery County, Maryland following a beaver attack that prompted a month of rabies monitoring.
A patient of Anne Arundel Medical Center alleges in a lawsuit that the hospital's parent company, Luminis Health, negligently failed to protect their medical information following a cybersecurity incident earlier this month, according to our media partner, The Baltimore Banner.
A man who was duct-taped to his seat during an American Airlines flight earlier this month said he had two drinks and didn't remember anything about the incident.
Maryland is committing $1.36 million to gun violence prevention and intervention programs, Gov. Wes Moore and the Department of Health announced Wednesday.
Maryland's largest Italian festival is two weeks away and is expected to draw crowds of more than 20,000 people.
Harford County gathered to honor those who died that day, and Baltimore County first responders vowed to never forget the heroes who answered the call to help.
The Maryland health department has released vaccine recommendations for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season under the new Vax Act.
A man shot by ICE officers in Maryland last December was released from custody Wednesday after spending nearly nine months in detention, immigrant rights organization We Are CASA announced.
Michael Hann, Chief of Medical Staff, shares important conversation starters when encountering someone who may be having a difficult time emotionally.
The 2026-27 BSO season kicks off on September 19 with Steve Hackman's The Symphony Era, a take on the music of Taylor Swift.
Essex Day Festival, one of the largest one day festival in Baltimore County, takes place Saturday September 19 on Eastern Blvd.
WJZ is live with Chefs Michael and Bryan Voltaggio as they talk about the handcrafted five-course menu, and what attendees can expect.
Adam Shapiro is making his homecoming to Maryland in October with wife, actor Katie Lowes, for a conversation on what it’s actually like to be Jewish in Hollywood.
Officials in Baltimore are warning people heavy traffic is expected downtown on Sunday when there will be back-to-back Ravens and Orioles games.
Pete Alonso hit another home run against his former team Wednesday night — and received another ovation from New York Mets fans still smarting over his departure for the Baltimore Orioles last December.
Pete Alonso launched his 300th career home run Tuesday night, a tying shot in the ninth inning against his former team, and Coby Mayo's inside-the-park homer in the 11th sent the Baltimore Orioles to a 7-5 victory over the New York Mets.
The Baltimore Ravens released kicker Jake Moody from the practice squad Tuesday after Tyler Loop made field goals of 57 and 45 yards in a season-opening win over Indianapolis.
Pete Alonso went hitless in his return to Citi Field but Gunnar Henderson launched a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning Monday night that lifted the Orioles to a 2-1 win over the Mets.
A judge ruled in favor of Baltimore City Inspector General Isabel Cumming, saying she will order the city to grant Cumming access to its computer systems.
The Supreme Court left intact a ruling that blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new regulations for mail voting, rejecting the Trump administration's effort to move forward with the rules in the midterms.
Four former presidents were at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump spoke at the Pentagon.
Mr. Trump's pledge to give $5,000 to Americans would stoke inflation and worsen the nation's fiscal outlook, according to economists.
A coalition of advocacy groups and a Democratic-led city filed a preemptive lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration from deploying armed ICE agents to polling sites ahead of the midterm elections.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Back to school means back to school shopping. How much does it cost to send kids to school?
Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
Despite the rash of thefts here and there, Howard County Police data shows airbag thefts have been on a downward trend.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore attended an opening ceremony for a new innovation center launched by aerospace company Northrop Grumman in Elkton.
The Bitty & Beau's Coffee shop in the City Dock section of downtown Annapolis has confirmed its plans to close in September.
Steelefish Grille, located at 660 Boulton Street in Bel Air, announced on its Facebook page that it is abruptly closing after 14 years.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
Overlea-Perry Hall American Legion Post 130 hopes to raise tens of thousands of dollars for veterans' mental health at its second annual Champions of Hope festival.
The Maryland health department has released vaccine recommendations for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season under the new Vax Act.
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando is recovering in the hospital after suffering a heart attack over the weekend.
Maryland health officials have reported a record 59 heat-related deaths this summer.
Luminis Health, which serves patients on Maryland's Eastern Shore and in Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties, has been hit with a cybersecurity attack.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
BTS fans, better known as the BTS ARMY, have been flocking to a wide range of businesses in Charm City for days.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
Feels like temperatures will reach the lower 90s prior to any storms developing
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Rain chances and warmer temps Thursday in Maryland
Temperatures get warmer by end of week in Maryland
Thursday and Sunday hold the greatest chance of scattered rain, storms.
Michael Hann, Chief of Medical Staff, shares important conversation starters when encountering someone who may be having a difficult time emotionally.
The 2026-27 BSO season kicks off on September 19 with Steve Hackman's The Symphony Era, a take on the music of Taylor Swift.
Essex Day Festival, one of the largest one day festival in Baltimore County, takes place Saturday September 19 on Eastern Blvd.
WJZ is live with Chefs Michael and Bryan Voltaggio as they talk about the handcrafted five-course menu, and what attendees can expect.
Adam Shapiro is making his homecoming to Maryland in October with wife, actor Katie Lowes, for a conversation on what it’s actually like to be Jewish in Hollywood.