At last, the real season can begin.

From Derrick Henry's stiff arms to Albert Suarez's incredible comeback story to David Rubenstein's big entrance, here's what we'll remember about Baltimore sports in 2024.

Josh Allen? Nah.

It turns out the NFL’s care for player safety can be bought. The price is $150 million, the amount Netflix paid for two Christmas Day games.

After a 162-yard performance on a frigid day against the Steelers, it’s clear the running back has a ton of playoff value for Baltimore.

It’s time to end the slump.

The Ravens’ midseason deal looks rough now, but the 28-year-old receiver comes out looking the worst in an unfortunate saga.

He could have chased name, image and likeness money and an NFL career but chose to stay.

Landon Robinson’s daring 29-yard run on fourth-and-long was a decisive swing for the Midshipmen in a close fourth quarter.

Jackson’s ability to isolate from outside noise might be an advantage in the coming four-game stretch. Even if he doesn’t win the MVP vote, the Ravens need him to play like the best guy in the NFL.

We will miss the switch-handed slugger more because he represented resilience through the rebuild. But the Orioles’ track record with beloved players from that time suggests fans should trust the decision.

As the Ravens prepare for the end of their regular season, an AFC North title has never seemed less likely.

A shrinking margin for error is the biggest problem for a well-respected Baltimore front office. Although its wins have been big, its mistakes have loomed large, too.

If you think the Baltimore native five-star recruit is the only thing to be excited about, think again.

It’s rotten that one of the most beloved Ravens ever is struggling so much. But he can’t keep costing the team games in a tight playoff pack.

As Calvert Hall’s season winds to a close against Loyola Blakefield on Thanksgiving, it will end a season that Ravens assistant head coach Hewitt and running backs coach Taggart have enjoyed watching their sons as teammates.

We’re used to seeing Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry take the Ravens on their back. But the 30-23 win over the Chargers featured multiple stars in their roles, the kind of diverse play-making Baltimore needs to get another championship.

While Jim Harbaugh isn't replicating what his brother John has done in Baltimore, the personnel and player overlap between the Chargers and the Ravens is unmistakable, and a key part of L.A.'s 7-3 start.

The Ravens have the talent to be a championship-level team, but whatever credibility they build is undercut by ugly, self-sabotaging performances.

Baltimore-born hoop stars are building buzz, especially locally with the Washington Wizards and the Terps.