In a dramatic turn of events during the 2025 NFL season, Tyler Loop, the rookie kicker for the Baltimore Ravens, faced intense scrutiny after a crucial missed field goal. With time running out in a high-stakes game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Loop”s 44-yard attempt veered wide right, effectively eliminating his team from playoff contention.
Despite an impressive debut season where Loop made 30 of 34 field goals and 41 of 43 extra points, this miss in the final moments overshadowed his earlier successes. Fans quickly began to speculate, pointing to a priest who had sprinkled holy water in the end zone prior to the game as a potential factor in his performance.
In the game, Lamar Jackson completed 11 of 18 passes for 238 yards, with three touchdowns, two of which were scored by Zay Flowers in the fourth quarter. Meanwhile, Derrick Henry had a solid game with 126 rushing yards on 20 carries, but he was notably absent on the decisive final drive.
The Steelers, on the other hand, received a strong effort from Aaron Rodgers, who threw for 294 yards and connected with Calvin Austin III for the game-winning touchdown with under a minute remaining. Additional touchdowns from Kenneth Gainwell and Connor Heyward, the latter benefiting from a brief appearance by his brother, defensive lineman Cameron Heyward, contributed to the Steelers” victory.
After the game, Loop addressed the media regarding his missed kick, stating that he would learn from the experience. In his defense, long snapper Nick Moore expressed confidence in Loop”s abilities. Furthermore, head coach John Harbaugh justified the decision to attempt the field goal immediately, citing the need for contingency in case of a bad snap.
The fallout from this game has stirred considerable discussion among fans, many of whom are calling for a review of the Ravens” strategies and play calling. The loss has raised questions about the team”s future and the need for adjustments as they look ahead to the upcoming season.
