From Super Bowl Expectations to a Missed 44-Yard Field Goal: How the Ravens’ Season Fell Apart

The Final Kick: How It Ended

Tyler Loop’s 44-yard field goal attempt sailed wide right.

The rookie kicker, who had made 30 of 33 field goals during the regular season, mishit the ball with no time left on the clock. The Pittsburgh Steelers poured onto the field at Acrisure Stadium in jubilant disbelief. The Baltimore Ravens stood frozen, staring at the goalpost.

Final Score: Steelers 26, Ravens 24
Final Record: 8-9
Season: Over

That’s how the 2025 Baltimore Ravens season ended on Sunday Night Football, January 4, 2026—inches away from an AFC North championship and a home playoff game, but ultimately on the wrong side of a winner-take-all game that had everything.

“We did all that to come up short, you know?” Lamar Jackson said postgame, his voice heavy with emotion. “Devastating. Furious.”

One missed field goal. One play. One kick that will haunt Ravens fans all offseason.

But the truth is, the 2025 Ravens season was lost long before Tyler Loop’s kick sailed wide right in Pittsburgh. This was a team that began the season with Super Bowl expectations and never quite got it right. A team plagued by injuries, fourth-quarter collapses, and games that slipped through their fingers when it mattered most.

Let’s look back at the 2025 Baltimore Ravens season—the good, the bad, and the heartbreaking.

How It Started: 0-4 and Rock Bottom

The Ravens entered the 2025 season as Super Bowl favorites. They had Lamar Jackson. They signed Derrick Henry. The defense was supposed to be elite. The AFC North was theirs for the taking.

Week 1 vs. Buffalo Bills: Lost in heartbreaking fashion after an epic collapse
Record: 0-1

Weeks 2-4: Three more losses
Record: 0-4

The Ravens started 0-4 for the first time since 1996. The panic was real. The Super Bowl dreams were gone. Questions about John Harbaugh’s job security started swirling.

But this is the Baltimore Ravens. They don’t stay down.

The Comeback: Clawing Back to .500

After the 0-4 start, the Ravens went on a run. Lamar Jackson found his rhythm. Derrick Henry started dominating. The defense improved as injured players returned.

The Turnaround:

• Rattled off multiple wins to climb back into playoff contention
• Got back to .500 and briefly looked like the team everyone expected
• Derrick Henry emerged as one of the NFL’s best running backs (again)
• Defense improved from early-season struggles

Key Wins:

• Shutout victory over Bengals (24-0) – First time Joe Burrow was ever shut out
• Multiple comeback victories that showed resilience
• Road wins that gave hope

By mid-December, the Ravens were 7-7 and very much alive in the playoff race. They had a chance.

And then everything fell apart.

Week 16: The Patriots Collapse That Defined the Season

December 21, 2025 | Ravens 24, Patriots 28 | M&T Bank Stadium

This was the game that encapsulated everything wrong with the 2025 Ravens season.

What Happened:

• Ravens led 24-13 with 12:50 left in the 4th quarter
• Derrick Henry had 128 yards and 2 TDs
• Game was in hand
• Then: Patriots scored 15 unanswered points
• Lamar Jackson left with back injury in 2nd quarter
• Derrick Henry didn’t touch the ball AT ALL in the final 12:50
• Zay Flowers fumbled with 1:48 left to seal the loss

Result: Ravens blew an 11-point fourth quarter lead at home

The decision to abandon Derrick Henry in crunch time sparked immediate criticism. The fourth-quarter collapse became a pattern. The loss to the Patriots dropped the Ravens to 7-8 and put their playoff hopes on life support.

Worse, Lamar Jackson suffered a back contusion that would affect the rest of the season.

Week 17: Derrick Henry’s Historic Night Keeps Hope Alive

December 27, 2025 | Ravens 41, Packers 24 | Lambeau Field

With Lamar Jackson ruled out due to his back injury, backup Tyler Huntley got the start against the Packers in a must-win game. The Ravens’ playoff hopes were hanging by a thread—they needed to win AND needed the Browns to upset the Steelers on Sunday.

Derrick Henry’s Historic Performance:

• 36 carries (career-high)
• 216 rushing yards (season-high)
• 4 rushing touchdowns (tied career-high)
• Set NFL RECORD for most games with 150+ rushing yards and 2+ TDs (14 games, passing Jim Brown)
• Passed Tony Dorsett for 10th all-time in career rushing yards
• Passed Adrian Peterson for 4th all-time in career rushing TDs

Tyler Huntley:

• 16-of-20 passing, 107 yards, 1 TD
• 61 rushing yards
• 0 turnovers
• Perfect game management

The Ravens dominated the Packers 41-24, controlling time of possession (36:04), running for 307 yards as a team, and playing mistake-free football. For once, they finished strong in the fourth quarter.

It was the complete, dominant performance that had been missing all season.

The Miracle: The 3-12 Cleveland Browns upset the Pittsburgh Steelers 13-6 on Sunday, setting up a winner-take-all Week 18 showdown for the AFC North title.

The Ravens got one more chance.

Week 18: The Heartbreaker That Ended It All

January 4, 2026 | Steelers 26, Ravens 24 | Acrisure Stadium | Sunday Night Football

Game 272. The final game of the NFL regular season. Winner takes the AFC North championship and goes to the playoffs. Loser goes home.

Lamar Jackson returned from his back injury to play one of his best games of the season. Aaron Rodgers, at 42 years old, showed he still had magic left. And the game came down to the final seconds.

How the Game Unfolded

First Half:

• Ravens jumped out to 10-0 lead
• Derrick Henry scoring early
• Steelers rallied to tie 10-10 at halftime after controversial goal-line play

Third Quarter:

• Steelers took 13-10 lead
• Ravens responded with TD drive
• Back-and-forth defensive battle

Fourth Quarter – The Drama:

12:08 remaining: Lamar Jackson to Zay Flowers for 50-yard TD
Ravens lead 17-13

Jackson ducked out of the reach of two would-be tacklers before floating a beautiful pass to a streaking Flowers. The Ravens were in control.

3:49 remaining: Kenny Gainwell 2-yard TD run
Steelers lead 20-17

The Steelers answered with a grinding drive. Suddenly, the Ravens were trailing.

2:20 remaining: Lamar Jackson to Zay Flowers for 64-yard TD
Ravens lead 24-20

On 3rd-and-1, Jackson lofted a pass to a wide-open Zay Flowers, who raced 64 yards for the go-ahead touchdown. The Ravens sideline erupted. They were about to win the AFC North for the third straight year.

But there was still 2:20 left.

And Aaron Rodgers was on the other sideline.

:55 seconds remaining: Aaron Rodgers to Calvin Austin III for 26-yard TD
Steelers lead 26-24

Rodgers led a masterful 6-play, 65-yard drive in just 80 seconds. On the final play, he found Calvin Austin III wide open down the left sideline after a Ravens defender fell. Touchdown. Steelers lead.

Chris Boswell missed the extra point, leaving the score 26-24 instead of 27-24. That would prove critical.

The Final Drive:

With 55 seconds left, Lamar Jackson drove the Ravens downfield. He hit a crucial 4th-down pass to Isaiah Likely for 28 yards to get into field goal range.

Tyler Loop, the rookie kicker who had made 30 of 33 field goals during the season, lined up for a 44-yard attempt with no time on the clock.

A make would win the AFC North championship.

The kick sailed wide right.

Game over. Season over.

The Stats

Lamar Jackson: 28-of-41, 273 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT, plus 45 rushing yards
Aaron Rodgers: 24-of-37, 289 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs
Derrick Henry: 126 yards rushing, became 9th player in NFL history to reach 13,000 career rushing yards
Zay Flowers: 2 TD catches (50 yards, 64 yards) in the 4th quarter

What Tyler Loop Said

“Just mishit the ball,” Loop said, flanked by holder Jordan Stout and long snapper Nick Moore. “We call it hitting it thin.”

The rookie kicker took full blame. But the truth is, the 2025 Ravens season was lost in a dozen other moments before that final kick.

The Numbers: What Went Wrong This Season

Final Record: 8-9

The Ravens finished with a losing record for the first time since 2015 and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2022.

Record Breakdown:

• Started 0-4 (worst start since 1996)
• Went 8-5 in the final 13 games (not bad, but not good enough)
• 3-6 at home (third-worst home record in franchise history)
• 5-3 on the road (better away than at home)

Lamar Jackson’s Injury-Plagued Season

Lamar Jackson dealt with injuries ALL SEASON LONG:

• Hamstring: Missed 3 games
• Knee: Nagging issue
• Ankle: Multiple weeks on injury report
• Toe: Limited practice time
• Back: Missed Packers game, played hurt vs. Steelers

Season Stats (12 starts):

• 6-6 record as a starter
• 192.6 yards passing per game (24th among QBs with 10+ starts)
• 2,311 passing yards, 18 TDs, 6 INTs
• 340 rushing yards, 2 rushing TDs (career-low rushing yards)

This was one of the most challenging seasons of Jackson’s eight-year career. The two-time MVP was never fully healthy, and it showed.

Derrick Henry: The Bright Spot

In his first year with the Ravens, Derrick Henry was spectacular:

Regular Season Stats:

• 1,379 rushing yards (2nd in NFL)
• 16 rushing TDs (tied for league lead)
• 6.0 yards per carry
• 7 games with 100+ rushing yards
• Set NFL RECORD: Most games with 150+ rushing yards and 2+ TDs (14)
• 13,019 career rushing yards (10th all-time)
• 125 career rushing TDs (4th all-time)

At 31 years old, Henry proved he’s still an elite running back. The problem? The Ravens didn’t always use him correctly (see: Patriots game).

Fourth Quarter Failures

The Ravens’ fourth-quarter execution was abysmal:

• Blew 11-point lead vs. Patriots (lost 28-24)
• Gave up game-winning TD drive vs. Steelers with 55 seconds left
• Multiple games where they couldn’t close out opponents
• Red zone offense ranked #31 in NFL

Defense: Inconsistent All Season

Early Season: Terrible (injuries to key players)
Mid-Season: Much improved (players returning from injury)
Late Season: Vulnerable to big plays

The defense gave up 5 completions of 30+ yards to backup QB Malik Willis in the Packers game. They couldn’t stop Aaron Rodgers when it mattered most against the Steelers.

Final Rankings:

• 5th in defensive success rate (since Week 6 when healthy)
• But gave up crucial plays in critical moments

The Defining Moments: Games That Sealed the Ravens’ Fate

1. Week 1 vs. Bills: The Epic Collapse

Started the season with a devastating loss after blowing a lead. Set the tone for the entire season.

2. Weeks 2-4: Three More Losses

Going 0-4 put the Ravens in a hole they could never quite climb out of.

3. Week 16 vs. Patriots: The 11-Point Collapse

Lamar injured, Derrick Henry abandoned, Zay Flowers fumble. Everything that could go wrong did go wrong.

4. Week 18 vs. Steelers: The Missed Kick

Tyler Loop’s missed 44-yarder will haunt Baltimore all offseason.

What We Learned: The Good, The Bad, The Heartbreaking

The Good

Derrick Henry is Still Elite
At 31, Henry proved he’s one of the best RBs in the NFL. His historic performance at Lambeau Field will be remembered for years.

Tyler Huntley is a Capable Backup
Huntley went 2-0 as a starter and showed he can win games when called upon.

The Rivalry is Alive
Ravens-Steelers gave us an instant classic on Sunday Night Football. The hatred is real, and the games are always must-watch.

Zay Flowers is a Star
1,043 receiving yards, second Pro Bowl selection, clutch TDs in the biggest game. He’s the real deal.

The Bad

Can’t Stay Healthy
Lamar Jackson’s injuries derailed the season. You can’t win a Super Bowl if your MVP quarterback is hurt all year.

Fourth Quarter Execution
The Ravens repeatedly failed to close out games. That’s on coaching AND players.

Inconsistency
This team beat playoff-caliber opponents on the road but lost at home to teams they should have beaten.

Offensive Playcalling Questions
Abandoning Derrick Henry against the Patriots will be debated all offseason.

The Heartbreaking

One Kick Away
The Ravens were 44 yards away from an AFC North championship. Tyler Loop’s miss will be replayed forever.

Lamar’s Prime is Being Wasted
Jackson turns 29 this week. He’s in his prime. The Ravens need to surround him with talent and stay healthy.

What Could Have Been
If the Ravens win even TWO of the games they blew, they’re in the playoffs. Instead, they’re 8-9 and going home.

Where Do the Ravens Go From Here?

The Coaching Hot Seat

John Harbaugh faced questions about his job security all season. He’s been with the Ravens for 16 years, won a Super Bowl in 2012, and has a 168-98 regular season record.

But missing the playoffs with Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry on the roster? That’s unacceptable.

The Question: Is Harbaugh safe, or will the Ravens make a change?

Lamar Jackson’s Future

Jackson is under contract through 2028, but this season raised questions:

• Can he stay healthy for a full season?
• Is his rushing ability declining?
• Can he win the big games?

The Ravens need a healthy Lamar Jackson to contend. Without him, they’re just another team.

Derrick Henry’s Future

Henry will be 32 next season. His contract runs through 2026. Does he have another year of elite play left, or was 2025 his final great season?

The Ravens need to maximize whatever time they have left with the King.

The Defense Needs Help

The secondary gave up too many big plays. The pass rush was inconsistent. The Ravens need to invest in defensive talent in the draft and free agency.

The Kicking Situation

Tyler Loop missed the biggest kick of his young career. Does he get another chance next year, or do the Ravens look for a veteran?

The 2025 Season in Review: A Fitting End

The 2025 Baltimore Ravens season began with Super Bowl expectations and ended with a missed 44-yard field goal.

In between, there were injuries, fourth-quarter collapses, historic performances from Derrick Henry, clutch plays from Zay Flowers, and moments that made you believe—only to have your heart ripped out.

That’s Ravens football in 2025.

“A perhaps fitting way for a Ravens season that began with Super Bowl expectations but never seemed to quite get right to end,” CBS Sports wrote after the Steelers loss.

They’re right. This team was never quite good enough. Never quite healthy enough. Never quite clutch enough.

And now, they’re home. Watching the playoffs on TV. Wondering what could have been.

Final Thoughts: Thank You, Ravens Fans

To the Ravens fans who showed up at M&T Bank Stadium all season despite the 3-6 home record:
Thank you.

To the fans who traveled to Green Bay in December to watch Derrick Henry’s historic performance:
Thank you.

To the fans who believed until the very end, even when Tyler Loop’s kick sailed wide right:
Thank you.

The 2025 season didn’t go the way anyone wanted. But Ravens fans never quit on this team, and that loyalty matters.

Final Record: 8-9
Playoff Berth: No
Season Grade: C-

There’s always next year. The window isn’t closed. Lamar Jackson is still in his prime. Derrick Henry can still dominate. The defense can improve.

But the 2025 season will always be remembered as the year the Ravens were 44 yards away from glory—and came up just short.

Looking Ahead: 2026 Season at M&T Bank Stadium

The 2025 season is over, but the 2026 season will be here before you know it.

And when the Ravens return to M&T Bank Stadium next fall, Ravens fans will be ready to fill the stands again. Because that’s what we do. We show up. We believe. We never quit.

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Final Message: We’ll Be Back

The 2025 Ravens season ended 44 yards short of glory.

Tyler Loop’s missed field goal will be replayed on Baltimore sports talk radio for months.

Aaron Rodgers’ game-winning drive will haunt Ravens fans all offseason.

The “what-ifs” will never go away.

But here’s the thing about Baltimore:

We don’t stay down.

The Ravens started 0-4 and clawed back to 7-7. They needed a miracle Browns upset and got it. They fought until the final second of the final game.

That’s the Baltimore Ravens.
That’s Ravens Flock.
That’s who we are.

The 2025 season is over. But the 2026 season is coming.

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The 2025 Ravens Season: A Year of What-Ifs and Heartbreak

From Super Bowl Expectations to a Missed 44-Yard Field Goal: How the Ravens’ Season Fell Apart

The Final Kick: How It Ended

Tyler Loop’s 44-yard field goal attempt sailed wide right.

The rookie kicker, who had made 30 of 33 field goals during the regular season, mishit the ball with no time left on the clock. The Pittsburgh Steelers poured onto the field at Acrisure Stadium in jubilant disbelief. The Baltimore Ravens stood frozen, staring at the goalpost.

Final Score: Steelers 26, Ravens 24
Final Record: 8-9
Season: Over

That’s how the 2025 Baltimore Ravens season ended on Sunday Night Football, January 4, 2026—inches away from an AFC North championship and a home playoff game, but ultimately on the wrong side of a winner-take-all game that had everything.

“We did all that to come up short, you know?” Lamar Jackson said postgame, his voice heavy with emotion. “Devastating. Furious.”

One missed field goal. One play. One kick that will haunt Ravens fans all offseason.

But the truth is, the 2025 Ravens season was lost long before Tyler Loop’s kick sailed wide right in Pittsburgh. This was a team that began the season with Super Bowl expectations and never quite got it right. A team plagued by injuries, fourth-quarter collapses, and games that slipped through their fingers when it mattered most.

Let’s look back at the 2025 Baltimore Ravens season—the good, the bad, and the heartbreaking.

How It Started: 0-4 and Rock Bottom

The Ravens entered the 2025 season as Super Bowl favorites. They had Lamar Jackson. They signed Derrick Henry. The defense was supposed to be elite. The AFC North was theirs for the taking.

Week 1 vs. Buffalo Bills: Lost in heartbreaking fashion after an epic collapse
Record: 0-1

Weeks 2-4: Three more losses
Record: 0-4

The Ravens started 0-4 for the first time since 1996. The panic was real. The Super Bowl dreams were gone. Questions about John Harbaugh’s job security started swirling.

But this is the Baltimore Ravens. They don’t stay down.

The Comeback: Clawing Back to .500

After the 0-4 start, the Ravens went on a run. Lamar Jackson found his rhythm. Derrick Henry started dominating. The defense improved as injured players returned.

The Turnaround:

• Rattled off multiple wins to climb back into playoff contention
• Got back to .500 and briefly looked like the team everyone expected
• Derrick Henry emerged as one of the NFL’s best running backs (again)
• Defense improved from early-season struggles

Key Wins:

• Shutout victory over Bengals (24-0) – First time Joe Burrow was ever shut out
• Multiple comeback victories that showed resilience
• Road wins that gave hope

By mid-December, the Ravens were 7-7 and very much alive in the playoff race. They had a chance.

And then everything fell apart.

Week 16: The Patriots Collapse That Defined the Season

December 21, 2025 | Ravens 24, Patriots 28 | M&T Bank Stadium

This was the game that encapsulated everything wrong with the 2025 Ravens season.

What Happened:

• Ravens led 24-13 with 12:50 left in the 4th quarter
• Derrick Henry had 128 yards and 2 TDs
• Game was in hand
• Then: Patriots scored 15 unanswered points
• Lamar Jackson left with back injury in 2nd quarter
• Derrick Henry didn’t touch the ball AT ALL in the final 12:50
• Zay Flowers fumbled with 1:48 left to seal the loss

Result: Ravens blew an 11-point fourth quarter lead at home

The decision to abandon Derrick Henry in crunch time sparked immediate criticism. The fourth-quarter collapse became a pattern. The loss to the Patriots dropped the Ravens to 7-8 and put their playoff hopes on life support.

Worse, Lamar Jackson suffered a back contusion that would affect the rest of the season.

Week 17: Derrick Henry’s Historic Night Keeps Hope Alive

December 27, 2025 | Ravens 41, Packers 24 | Lambeau Field

With Lamar Jackson ruled out due to his back injury, backup Tyler Huntley got the start against the Packers in a must-win game. The Ravens’ playoff hopes were hanging by a thread—they needed to win AND needed the Browns to upset the Steelers on Sunday.

Derrick Henry’s Historic Performance:

• 36 carries (career-high)
• 216 rushing yards (season-high)
• 4 rushing touchdowns (tied career-high)
• Set NFL RECORD for most games with 150+ rushing yards and 2+ TDs (14 games, passing Jim Brown)
• Passed Tony Dorsett for 10th all-time in career rushing yards
• Passed Adrian Peterson for 4th all-time in career rushing TDs

Tyler Huntley:

• 16-of-20 passing, 107 yards, 1 TD
• 61 rushing yards
• 0 turnovers
• Perfect game management

The Ravens dominated the Packers 41-24, controlling time of possession (36:04), running for 307 yards as a team, and playing mistake-free football. For once, they finished strong in the fourth quarter.

It was the complete, dominant performance that had been missing all season.

The Miracle: The 3-12 Cleveland Browns upset the Pittsburgh Steelers 13-6 on Sunday, setting up a winner-take-all Week 18 showdown for the AFC North title.

The Ravens got one more chance.

Week 18: The Heartbreaker That Ended It All

January 4, 2026 | Steelers 26, Ravens 24 | Acrisure Stadium | Sunday Night Football

Game 272. The final game of the NFL regular season. Winner takes the AFC North championship and goes to the playoffs. Loser goes home.

Lamar Jackson returned from his back injury to play one of his best games of the season. Aaron Rodgers, at 42 years old, showed he still had magic left. And the game came down to the final seconds.

How the Game Unfolded

First Half:

• Ravens jumped out to 10-0 lead
• Derrick Henry scoring early
• Steelers rallied to tie 10-10 at halftime after controversial goal-line play

Third Quarter:

• Steelers took 13-10 lead
• Ravens responded with TD drive
• Back-and-forth defensive battle

Fourth Quarter – The Drama:

12:08 remaining: Lamar Jackson to Zay Flowers for 50-yard TD
Ravens lead 17-13

Jackson ducked out of the reach of two would-be tacklers before floating a beautiful pass to a streaking Flowers. The Ravens were in control.

3:49 remaining: Kenny Gainwell 2-yard TD run
Steelers lead 20-17

The Steelers answered with a grinding drive. Suddenly, the Ravens were trailing.

2:20 remaining: Lamar Jackson to Zay Flowers for 64-yard TD
Ravens lead 24-20

On 3rd-and-1, Jackson lofted a pass to a wide-open Zay Flowers, who raced 64 yards for the go-ahead touchdown. The Ravens sideline erupted. They were about to win the AFC North for the third straight year.

But there was still 2:20 left.

And Aaron Rodgers was on the other sideline.

:55 seconds remaining: Aaron Rodgers to Calvin Austin III for 26-yard TD
Steelers lead 26-24

Rodgers led a masterful 6-play, 65-yard drive in just 80 seconds. On the final play, he found Calvin Austin III wide open down the left sideline after a Ravens defender fell. Touchdown. Steelers lead.

Chris Boswell missed the extra point, leaving the score 26-24 instead of 27-24. That would prove critical.

The Final Drive:

With 55 seconds left, Lamar Jackson drove the Ravens downfield. He hit a crucial 4th-down pass to Isaiah Likely for 28 yards to get into field goal range.

Tyler Loop, the rookie kicker who had made 30 of 33 field goals during the season, lined up for a 44-yard attempt with no time on the clock.

A make would win the AFC North championship.

The kick sailed wide right.

Game over. Season over.

The Stats

Lamar Jackson: 28-of-41, 273 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT, plus 45 rushing yards
Aaron Rodgers: 24-of-37, 289 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs
Derrick Henry: 126 yards rushing, became 9th player in NFL history to reach 13,000 career rushing yards
Zay Flowers: 2 TD catches (50 yards, 64 yards) in the 4th quarter

What Tyler Loop Said

“Just mishit the ball,” Loop said, flanked by holder Jordan Stout and long snapper Nick Moore. “We call it hitting it thin.”

The rookie kicker took full blame. But the truth is, the 2025 Ravens season was lost in a dozen other moments before that final kick.

The Numbers: What Went Wrong This Season

Final Record: 8-9

The Ravens finished with a losing record for the first time since 2015 and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2022.

Record Breakdown:

• Started 0-4 (worst start since 1996)
• Went 8-5 in the final 13 games (not bad, but not good enough)
• 3-6 at home (third-worst home record in franchise history)
• 5-3 on the road (better away than at home)

Lamar Jackson’s Injury-Plagued Season

Lamar Jackson dealt with injuries ALL SEASON LONG:

• Hamstring: Missed 3 games
• Knee: Nagging issue
• Ankle: Multiple weeks on injury report
• Toe: Limited practice time
• Back: Missed Packers game, played hurt vs. Steelers

Season Stats (12 starts):

• 6-6 record as a starter
• 192.6 yards passing per game (24th among QBs with 10+ starts)
• 2,311 passing yards, 18 TDs, 6 INTs
• 340 rushing yards, 2 rushing TDs (career-low rushing yards)

This was one of the most challenging seasons of Jackson’s eight-year career. The two-time MVP was never fully healthy, and it showed.

Derrick Henry: The Bright Spot

In his first year with the Ravens, Derrick Henry was spectacular:

Regular Season Stats:

• 1,379 rushing yards (2nd in NFL)
• 16 rushing TDs (tied for league lead)
• 6.0 yards per carry
• 7 games with 100+ rushing yards
• Set NFL RECORD: Most games with 150+ rushing yards and 2+ TDs (14)
• 13,019 career rushing yards (10th all-time)
• 125 career rushing TDs (4th all-time)

At 31 years old, Henry proved he’s still an elite running back. The problem? The Ravens didn’t always use him correctly (see: Patriots game).

Fourth Quarter Failures

The Ravens’ fourth-quarter execution was abysmal:

• Blew 11-point lead vs. Patriots (lost 28-24)
• Gave up game-winning TD drive vs. Steelers with 55 seconds left
• Multiple games where they couldn’t close out opponents
• Red zone offense ranked #31 in NFL

Defense: Inconsistent All Season

Early Season: Terrible (injuries to key players)
Mid-Season: Much improved (players returning from injury)
Late Season: Vulnerable to big plays

The defense gave up 5 completions of 30+ yards to backup QB Malik Willis in the Packers game. They couldn’t stop Aaron Rodgers when it mattered most against the Steelers.

Final Rankings:

• 5th in defensive success rate (since Week 6 when healthy)
• But gave up crucial plays in critical moments

The Defining Moments: Games That Sealed the Ravens’ Fate

1. Week 1 vs. Bills: The Epic Collapse

Started the season with a devastating loss after blowing a lead. Set the tone for the entire season.

2. Weeks 2-4: Three More Losses

Going 0-4 put the Ravens in a hole they could never quite climb out of.

3. Week 16 vs. Patriots: The 11-Point Collapse

Lamar injured, Derrick Henry abandoned, Zay Flowers fumble. Everything that could go wrong did go wrong.

4. Week 18 vs. Steelers: The Missed Kick

Tyler Loop’s missed 44-yarder will haunt Baltimore all offseason.

What We Learned: The Good, The Bad, The Heartbreaking

The Good

Derrick Henry is Still Elite
At 31, Henry proved he’s one of the best RBs in the NFL. His historic performance at Lambeau Field will be remembered for years.

Tyler Huntley is a Capable Backup
Huntley went 2-0 as a starter and showed he can win games when called upon.

The Rivalry is Alive
Ravens-Steelers gave us an instant classic on Sunday Night Football. The hatred is real, and the games are always must-watch.

Zay Flowers is a Star
1,043 receiving yards, second Pro Bowl selection, clutch TDs in the biggest game. He’s the real deal.

The Bad

Can’t Stay Healthy
Lamar Jackson’s injuries derailed the season. You can’t win a Super Bowl if your MVP quarterback is hurt all year.

Fourth Quarter Execution
The Ravens repeatedly failed to close out games. That’s on coaching AND players.

Inconsistency
This team beat playoff-caliber opponents on the road but lost at home to teams they should have beaten.

Offensive Playcalling Questions
Abandoning Derrick Henry against the Patriots will be debated all offseason.

The Heartbreaking

One Kick Away
The Ravens were 44 yards away from an AFC North championship. Tyler Loop’s miss will be replayed forever.

Lamar’s Prime is Being Wasted
Jackson turns 29 this week. He’s in his prime. The Ravens need to surround him with talent and stay healthy.

What Could Have Been
If the Ravens win even TWO of the games they blew, they’re in the playoffs. Instead, they’re 8-9 and going home.

Where Do the Ravens Go From Here?

The Coaching Hot Seat

John Harbaugh faced questions about his job security all season. He’s been with the Ravens for 16 years, won a Super Bowl in 2012, and has a 168-98 regular season record.

But missing the playoffs with Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry on the roster? That’s unacceptable.

The Question: Is Harbaugh safe, or will the Ravens make a change?

Lamar Jackson’s Future

Jackson is under contract through 2028, but this season raised questions:

• Can he stay healthy for a full season?
• Is his rushing ability declining?
• Can he win the big games?

The Ravens need a healthy Lamar Jackson to contend. Without him, they’re just another team.

Derrick Henry’s Future

Henry will be 32 next season. His contract runs through 2026. Does he have another year of elite play left, or was 2025 his final great season?

The Ravens need to maximize whatever time they have left with the King.

The Defense Needs Help

The secondary gave up too many big plays. The pass rush was inconsistent. The Ravens need to invest in defensive talent in the draft and free agency.

The Kicking Situation

Tyler Loop missed the biggest kick of his young career. Does he get another chance next year, or do the Ravens look for a veteran?

The 2025 Season in Review: A Fitting End

The 2025 Baltimore Ravens season began with Super Bowl expectations and ended with a missed 44-yard field goal.

In between, there were injuries, fourth-quarter collapses, historic performances from Derrick Henry, clutch plays from Zay Flowers, and moments that made you believe—only to have your heart ripped out.

That’s Ravens football in 2025.

“A perhaps fitting way for a Ravens season that began with Super Bowl expectations but never seemed to quite get right to end,” CBS Sports wrote after the Steelers loss.

They’re right. This team was never quite good enough. Never quite healthy enough. Never quite clutch enough.

And now, they’re home. Watching the playoffs on TV. Wondering what could have been.

Final Thoughts: Thank You, Ravens Fans

To the Ravens fans who showed up at M&T Bank Stadium all season despite the 3-6 home record:
Thank you.

To the fans who traveled to Green Bay in December to watch Derrick Henry’s historic performance:
Thank you.

To the fans who believed until the very end, even when Tyler Loop’s kick sailed wide right:
Thank you.

The 2025 season didn’t go the way anyone wanted. But Ravens fans never quit on this team, and that loyalty matters.

Final Record: 8-9
Playoff Berth: No
Season Grade: C-

There’s always next year. The window isn’t closed. Lamar Jackson is still in his prime. Derrick Henry can still dominate. The defense can improve.

But the 2025 season will always be remembered as the year the Ravens were 44 yards away from glory—and came up just short.

Looking Ahead: 2026 Season at M&T Bank Stadium

The 2025 season is over, but the 2026 season will be here before you know it.

And when the Ravens return to M&T Bank Stadium next fall, Ravens fans will be ready to fill the stands again. Because that’s what we do. We show up. We believe. We never quit.

When Ravens Football Returns: Harbor Park Garage Has You Covered

Whether it’s a September home opener or a January playoff game (fingers crossed for 2026), getting to M&T Bank Stadium shouldn’t be stressful.

Harbor Park Garage: Your Home for Ravens Games

Why Choose Harbor Park Garage?

1. Unbeatable Price: Just $18 All-Day Parking

• Compare that to $40-60 at stadium lots
• Save $22-42 every single game
• Over an 8-game home season, that’s $176-336 in savings

2. Perfect Location

• 15-minute walk to M&T Bank Stadium
• 5-minute Uber/Lyft if you don’t want to walk
• Right in the heart of Inner Harbor

3. Unlimited In/Out Access

• Arrive early, grab lunch at Inner Harbor
• Park once, come and go as you please
• Head back to your car for tailgate supplies
• Leave after the game when you’re ready

4. Full Baltimore Experience

• 3-minute walk to 50+ restaurants
• Visit National Aquarium before the game
• Enjoy waterfront bars after the game
• Make it more than just a football game

5. Safe & Secure

• 24/7 professional staff
• Well-lit facility
• Security monitoring
• Your car is protected all day

The Game Day Strategy

Early Arrival (Recommended):

• Arrive at 11 AM, park at Harbor Park Garage ($18)
• Walk to Inner Harbor for lunch (Ampersea, Cindy Lou’s Fish House, Phillips Seafood)
• Explore waterfront, visit attractions
• Walk or Uber to stadium by 12:30 PM for 1 PM kickoff
• Total Cost: $18 parking + $20 lunch = $38
• Stadium Parking Alternative: $40-60 parking + $15 stadium food = $55-75
• Savings: $17-37 per game

Quick Arrival:

• Arrive at 12:00 PM, park at Harbor Park Garage ($18)
• Quick walk or Uber to stadium
• Get to your seat by 12:45 PM
• Total Cost: $18 parking
• Stadium Parking Alternative: $40-60
• Savings: $22-42

Post-Game Advantage:

• No sitting in stadium parking lot traffic for 90 minutes
• Walk back to Inner Harbor
• Grab dinner or drinks at Power Plant Live, Fells Point
• Decompress and process the game (win or loss)
• Drive home relaxed instead of fuming in gridlock

Special Offer for Season Ticket Holders

Planning to go to multiple games next season? Harbor Park Garage offers:

• Consistent $18 all-day rate for every game
• No need to fight for parking spots
• Become familiar with the walk/Uber route
• Make it your game day tradition

For 8 Home Games:

• Harbor Park Garage: $144 total
• Stadium Parking: $320-480 total
• Total Savings: $176-336 per season

That’s real money that you can spend on tickets, jerseys, food, or whatever makes your Ravens experience better.

Reserve Your Spot for 2026 Season

The 2025 season is over, but the 2026 season will be here before you know it.

When the Ravens release their 2026 schedule, be ready. Don’t wait until game day to figure out parking. Make Harbor Park Garage your game day tradition.

How to Reserve:

Online:
harborparkgarage.com/parking-nearby/stadium-lot/baltimore-ravens/

Phone:
(410) 528-0888

Walk-Up:
Usually available first-come, first-served, but why risk it on game day?

Location:
Harbor Park Garage
55 Market Place
Baltimore, MD 21202
Open 24/7

Final Message: We’ll Be Back

The 2025 Ravens season ended 44 yards short of glory.

Tyler Loop’s missed field goal will be replayed on Baltimore sports talk radio for months.

Aaron Rodgers’ game-winning drive will haunt Ravens fans all offseason.

The “what-ifs” will never go away.

But here’s the thing about Baltimore:

We don’t stay down.

The Ravens started 0-4 and clawed back to 7-7. They needed a miracle Browns upset and got it. They fought until the final second of the final game.

That’s the Baltimore Ravens.
That’s Ravens Flock.
That’s who we are.

The 2025 season is over. But the 2026 season is coming.

And when it does, we’ll be ready.

See you at M&T Bank Stadium in September.

🏈 #RavensFlock #ThankYouRavens #NextSeasonStartsNow

Harbor Park Garage
Your Home for Ravens Games
Just $18 All-Day Parking
(410) 528-0888
55 Market Place, Baltimore, MD 21202