One kick can change a lot for a person and a franchise.Imagine for a second if Adam Vinitieri missed those field goals in the Super Bowl.
With a chance for the postseason on the line, the Ravens had a solid return to set themselves up with a shot for stealing the lead back from Pittsburgh.On a fourth-and-7, Lamar Jackson hit Isaiah Likely for 26 yards.
It gave them new life and put them at about a 44-yard field goal attempt.Tyler Loop lined up and missed the field goal, sending Pittsburgh to the postseason and Harbaugh to an exit from the franchise.
The team ended with an 8-9 record and went home instead of going to the playoffs, where they would’ve had a good chance to keep advancing.Sure, not everything can be blamed on one game, but this was clearly the one that made the biggest difference.Head coach John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens walks off the field after a loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
On Jan.4, 2026.
(Justin K.Aller/Getty Images)The biggest change for the team was obviously its head coach.
The Ravens are now led by Jesse Minter, who has Harbaugh ties, having been the defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers and the Michigan Wolverines, both coached by John's brother Jim.The Ravens also tried to make a push for Maxx Crosby this offseason, but the trade was nixed, and Crosby went back to the Raiders.
Instead, they stole a rusher away from a division rival, getting Trey Hendrickson.They also lost their tight end Likely and rusher Dre’Mont Jones.
They did lose their center as well, so there are a number of changes that the Ravens will need to adjust to.RAVENS COACH LAYS CHALLENGE TO DIEGO PAVIA AFTER TEAM SIGNED HIM AS UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTLamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates after rushing for a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the fourth quarter in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 20, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland.(Rob Car...