That 49-yard field goal miss from Tyler Loop in the fourth quarter cost the Ravens big time. They were up 10-3, looking good, and then that kick sailed wide, opening the door for a 13-10 loss. You just can’t have that kind of error when the game is on the line.
Jesse Minter Isn’t Hiding His Frustration
Ravens coach Jesse Minter didn’t hold back his feelings on Monday, and honestly, who could blame him? He told Clifton Brown of the team website that “confronting issues and confronting problems is really what this whole thing’s about.” Minter was crystal clear about those critical misses, saying they’re “no different than turning the ball over.” Oof, that’s harsh, but it’s also the cold, hard truth of the NFL. When a kick could turn a one-score game into a two-score cushion, or even worse, a two-score into a three-score lead, you absolutely have to make it. Minter stressed that while there’s a “confidence level for how he prepares and how he practices and operates and strikes the ball,” the kicking position is “completely results driven.” Sounds like a pretty direct challenge to Loop right there. Minter even emphasized the need to “make second-half kicks.”
Tyler Loop’s Inconsistent Season and Jake Moody’s Return
So, what’s the deal with Loop this season? He’s made 10 of 13 field-goal attempts, which isn’t terrible on its face, but all three of his misses have come from that tricky 40-49 yard range. From that distance, he’s only hit two of five attempts. That’s a huge problem. Yeah, he had that epic walk-off 56-yarder in overtime against the Cowboys in Week 3, which was massive. But those short-to-mid range misses are what’s killing them, especially when they swing a game like this.
And now, the Ravens are bringing back kicker Jake Moody to their practice squad, and it’s pretty obvious why: he’s competition for Loop. This isn’t Moody’s first rodeo with the Ravens either. They signed him once before when Loop missed three of his eight preseason field-goal attempts. Then they cut Moody on September 15 after Loop drilled a 57-yarder and a 45-yarder against the Colts. It’s a real rollercoaster for these kickers, man.
This move means the pressure is officially ON for Tyler Loop. You know every kick from here on out is under a microscope, especially those make-or-break second-half ones. With Moody waiting in the wings, the Ravens are clearly not messing around when it comes to results.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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