Baltimore Beatdown
As it turns out, the league’s last game turned out to be its most dramatic one. Once Tyler Loop’s field goal sailed wide of the uprights, Baltimore had their ticket to the playoffs slip away in a 26-24 loss. Here’s the final Good, Bad, and Ugly of the 2025 season.
Lamar Jackson: I mean, wow. After weeks and weeks of having outside media (and some local media) question whether or not Jackson could still be a franchise quarterback, he delivered his best performance since his return from injury. While the legs still weren’t quite there, the two-time MVP reminded everyone that his arm is enough to win. He threw 11/18 totaling 238 yards and three touchdowns for a 121.5 rating, and it should have been more, too. Not only did the Ravens pass-catchers drop a few targets, a number of Jackson’s passes were battled at the line of scrimmage. The lone interception was a tipped ball that somehow pinballed around and landed in a defender’s arms. Jackson led multiple game-winning drives in the fourth quarter. There is zero doubt that the he still has it and should remain in Baltimore as long as possible. I also think his legs will return after an offseason of rest.
Zay Flowers: This was the closest thing we’ve seen to a playoff performance since Flowers’ disastrous fumble against the Chiefs in his rookie year, and he delivered against Pittsburgh. Four catches for 138 yards and the two massive scores in the fourth quarter. He was reliable, did not try to do too much after the catch, and crucially, held onto the ball. It will be interesting to see if the Ravens approach Flowers with a contract extension when he becomes eligible this offseason.
Derrick Henry: The King finished just shy of taking the rushing crown for the 2025 season, totaling 126 yards on 20 carries with multiple explosive runs in the first quarter that put the Ravens ahead early. Unfortunately, the Ravens somewhat forgot Henry existed in the fourth quarter, though the negative game script and explosive passes limited the opportunities to use him to salt away the game.
Devontez Walker: Walker continues to maintain his efficiency. He snagged two catches on two targets, and a long touchdown. He now has four touchdowns on seven catches in his career. He easily ran away from Jalen Ramsey in man coverage for his score on Sunday and looks to be a potential downfield weapon for 2026. With questions surrounding the future of this team, Walker’s involvement could explode next year.
Kyle Hamilton: Hamilton led the team in tackles against Pittsburgh, despite missing most of the second half. He was a menace to an offense that relied entirely on underneath stuff and yards after the catch. Without his presence, the Ravens’ defense simply fell apart and couldn’t contain Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell. The unit went from allowing 3.9 yards per play to giving up 6.9 yards per play after he left the...
