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Football fans are ripping on Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh after his costly and painful mistake in Sunday’s heartbreaking loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Despite a mostly disappointing performance throughout the 2025 regular season, John Harbaugh and the Ravens had one last shot at redemption. They visited their archrivals in a win-or-go-home game for the AFC North.
But Ravens kicker Tyler Loop missed a game-winning 44-yard field goal attempt on the final play. It went wide right, and the Ravens fell 26-24. Lamar Jackson’s heartbreaking reaction to Loop’s miss said it all.
THE RAVENS KICK IS NO GOOD AND THE STEELERS ARE PLAYOFF-BOUND. pic.twitter.com/cIVq2TPKwp
— NFL (@NFL) January 5, 2026
Many folks are pointing the finger squarely at Loop. But John Harbaugh also made one questionable call that warrants additional criticism.
On 4th-and-7, Jackson completed a ridiculous 26-yard pass to Isaiah Likely for 24 yards. With 14 seconds and a timeout remaining, Baltimore could have easily run an extra play or two to make the field goal easier for Loop.
Instead, Harbaugh called for Jackson to take a knee, losing two yards in the process. Playing it safe there didn’t work out, and fans wasted no time ripping on Harbaugh.
“Harbaugh calling for a knee to center the ball likely cost his team anywhere between 5-10% win expectancy. As Raven of a loss as you’ll ever see – the grand finale,” a fan said.
Harbaugh calling for a knee to center the ball likely cost his team anywhere between 5-10% win expectancy. As Raven of a loss as you'll ever see – the grand finale pic.twitter.com/mgWzs4LIht
— Pat DiMartino (@PatFromEH) January 5, 2026
“Same brain cuz!!! What is the harm in getting closer OR maybe pop one??? They need to fire dude,” a user commented.
Same brain cuz!!! What is the harm in getting closer OR maybe pop one??? They need to fire dude
— Kabongo Dibinga (@Kabongod1) January 5, 2026
“Can i just say absolutely fantastic coaching by John Harbaugh. You have one if not the worse kicker in the NFL and you Took a knee for a 2 yard loss instead of getting positive yards with Derrick Henry. Masterclass coaching by the Ravens,” another wrote.
Can i just say absolutely fantastic coaching by John Harbaugh.
You have one if not the worse kicker in the NFL and you Took a knee for a 2 yard loss instead of getting positive yards with Derrick Henry.
Masterclass coaching by the Ravens.
— Stacks (@stackscovers) January 5, 2026
“You might have to fire the guy at this point,” said a fan.
Harbaugh calling for the ravens to take a knee there was insane.
It’s not a chip shot. You had 12 seconds and a timeout. It’s below freezing, it’s not like you’re kicking in a dome. Go get 5-10 more yards.
You might have to fire the guy at...
