Ravens' Loss: Lessons Learned, New Leadership

0:00It's March 23rd. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI tracking teams, players and standings. The Andre Hopkins is still reflecting on the Baltimore Raven's heartbreaking playoff loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers last season. The game ended when rookie kicker Tyler Loot missed a 40-yard field goal, knocking the Ravens out of contention after they fought back from a tough start. The Steelers grabbed the late lead with a touchdown drive led by Aaron Rodgers, forcing Baltimore to push down field for that field goal chance. Hopkins pointed out that the offense should have leaned more on running back Derek Henry earlier to seal the win, instead of letting it come down to one kick. In the locker room, emotions ran high, with players like Hopkins and Henry stunned that it reached that point. Veterans know NFL games often hinge on earlier mistakes, not just the final play, and this loss highlighted some cracks in the team's approach. That defeat sparked big changes for the Ravens, including a shift in leadership as the aim to reset. It turned a resilient season into a learning moment, exposing areas to fix.

1:04Now with Lamar Jackson at the helm and fresh expectations building, the Ravens are channeling that pain into motivation for a stronger run ahead.