Ravens could have tried to get closer for fateful field-goal try

NBC Sports•January 6, 2026•general

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The Ravens' regular season finale featured a dramatic final 15 minutes with four lead changes, ending with a missed 44-yard field goal by kicker Tyler Loop.
After a key fourth-and-seven catch by Isaiah Likely, the Ravens had the ball at Pittsburgh's 24-yard line with 14 seconds and one timeout remaining but chose not to advance the ball closer before attempting the kick.
Instead of attempting a safer shorter field goal, the Ravens took a knee, resulting in a 44-yard attempt that missed, highlighting the risk of longer kicks even in an era of strong kickers.
The article compares a similar situation with the Seahawks, who took a delay of game penalty rather than a timeout, leading to a longer