To many, this may feel reactionary. The Ravens lose a heartbreaker and because of it, there’s great displeasure and high emotions. But this isn’t reactionary when it’s the same problem four consecutive years.
Ravens fans are exhausted with the devastating losses because of their frequency. The team gets in their own head. The team can’t get out of their own way. They can’t close games. They, they they. Them, them them.
Yes, both teams get paid to play. Players make plays. But the art of collapsing
has been a part of their DNA for multiple years. It’s not a critique; it’s a statement of fact.
Here’s the proof.
Note: These aren’t even the games where they fail to live up to expectations. These are the regular season games where they blow a commanding lead.
2022
2023
2024
2025
Ten times in four seasons they’ve failed to close out the game. Ten times they’ve had their metaphorical foot on their opponent’s neck and pulled off.
