The finale of HBO’s “Hard Knocks” captured Lamar Jackson’s experience of the Ravens’ season-ending loss to Buffalo.

TV execs love the look of a cold-weather game, but the level of play takes a hit. And that can affect the legacy of some great players.

With their season over, the Ravens turn their attention to the offseason. Here’s what you need to know about Baltimore’s next few months.

Ben Johnson and Mike McCarthy have emerged as frontrunners for the Bears head coach job. But Todd Monken might just be the perfect fit.

Monken had a virtual interview with the Bears on January 17 before the Baltimore Ravens lost their divisional-round game against the Buffalo Bills. The 58-year-old has served as the Ravens offensive coordinator for the past two seasons, overseeing top-five scoring units in each campaign -- and boasting the No. 1 total offense in 2024.

Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken interviewed for the Chicago Bears head coaching job on Friday

Hines is the head equipment manager for the Ravens, who are bracing for bitter cold in a rematch with Buffalo this weekend to decide which team advances to the AFC Championship game. At kickoff time Sunday night, the temperature is forecast to be 12 degrees with a "feels like" high of 4 degrees.

After the Las Vegas Raiders failed to land Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, who took the head-coach job with the Chicago Bears, the team needs to pivot to another option. One NFL analyst believes it'll be a three-time offensive coordinator who has a wealth of NFL experience.

Analysis: Handling Caleb Williams in Year 2 of his career would be nothing new for the Bears candidate who interviewed Friday as he did something similar.

Brady, 35, interviewed with the Bears for an assistant coaching job three years ago. He coached LSU star Joe Burrow in college and has NFL MVP candidate Josh Allen starring in Buffalo. His agent, former Bears defensive end Trace Armstrong, also represents GM Ryan Poles.

D.J. Moore has caught 90-plus balls in three of his seven NFL seasons. D.J. Moore has racked up four seasons of 1,000-plus receiving yards. D.J. Moore has lost

The Chicago Bears were selective about who they brought to Halas Hall for the first round of interviews. Ron Rivera and Mike McCarthy met with the Bears in person.