No Lamar. Now What?

Mike Check Monday: Ravens injury update, NFL picks, and fatherhood talk Terrance and Jay cover a packed Mike Check Monday episode that moves from Baltimore tragedy and Ravens football into NBA preseason, parenting, and personal growth. The episode balances local accountability, sports analysis, and real-life fatherhood conversations with specific advice and strong opinions.In this episode: They open with a heartfelt message about 12-year-old Chloe Ishway and condemn the senseless violence that led to her death in Baltimore City. Terrance notes the arrest of 23-year-old Tyree Reynolds and talks about the pain of a child being endangered at a football game. The conversation shifts to the Ravens’ 24 to 18 win over Tennessee, with Baltimore moving to 3 and 1 but losing Lamar Jackson to an ankle injury. Jay1100 says he expects Baltimore to survive without Lamar for a stretch, but warns the offense becomes heavily run dependent. They break down the upcoming Atlanta matchup and agree the Falcons’ top run defense makes life difficult for a Lamar-less Ravens offense. They discuss whether Lamar should sit until fully healthy, with Jay arguing against rushing him back for the number one seed. On defense, they debate Marlon Humphrey’s best role and argue that Kyle Hamilton belongs back at safety while Humphrey should stay in the slot. They make the case for Malachi Starks to be eased into a simplified role where he can “see ball, get ball” instead of thinking too much. The episode includes weekly NFL picks, including Eagles vs. Jaguars, Browns vs. Jets, Colts vs. Steelers, Bengals vs. Dolphins, Vikings vs. Saints, and Giants vs. Commanders. Terrance and Jay praise Tyler Loop’s 64-yard field goal and call for fans to respect what he has already done early in his Ravens career. NBA talk centers on the Lakers, Luka Doncic’s pressure to win, the difficulty of living in LeBron’s shadow in Los Angeles, and why the Knicks should pay Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns. The back half of the show turns personal as both hosts talk about raising daughters, protecting kids from social media, and having direct, age-appropriate conversations about boys, respect, hygiene, and boundaries. Jay shares that one of his personal growth areas is giving himself grace, while Terrance adds that men need to set boundaries and stop overextending themselves for everyone else. They close with music talk, naming albums and artists they’ve been enjoying, including Lil Wayne, Drake, The Game, Busta Rhymes, and Redman. The episode ends with a community push for the show’s road to 1,000 YouTube subscribers and a preview of future guests, including community activists, mental health voices, and Black business owners. Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: QOKMLP9YLRM04TLR