Steelers vs. Ravens: What they’re saying in Baltimore after loss
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Key Points:
- The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Baltimore Ravens 26-24 in a crucial Week 18 game, with Ravens kicker Tyler Loop missing a potential game-winning 44-yard field goal as time expired.
- Baltimore sports writers and fans expressed frustration and disappointment, with calls for staffing changes and criticism of the Ravens' overall performance throughout the season.
- Ravens fans heavily targeted Loop on social media, flooding his Instagram with thousands of comments, many of which were harsh and included insults and alleged death threats.
- Media coverage focused on the heartbreak of the Ravens' season ending just short of the playoffs, highlighting the team's failure to meet preseason Super Bowl expectations.
- The backlash against Loop intensified on social platforms, with some fans demanding his removal from the
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