The Baltimore Ravens
couldn't have asked for a more impressive preseason. A final tune-up was scheduled for Friday night, and they responded by beating their opponent soundly. The Washington Commanders have a lot to talk about. It's like the guys they fielded had concluded there was no real reason to fight anymore and that their futures had already been settled. 41-3 would be the final score in this one, with the Ravens ending up on the right side of the scoring tally.But alas, there's more to discuss. Most of the conversation afterward centered on a dominant team performance, young players making cases for roster spots, and a preseason that largely went according to plan. Yet one storyline continues to follow the Ravens into Week 1. Tyler Loop's
struggles aren't going away.
Tyler Loop isn't concerned about his preseason struggles
The second-year kicker missed two of four field-goal attempts in the preseason finale, finishing the preseason 5-for-8 on field goals. While he remained perfect on extra points, the inconsistency has fueled questions about whether Baltimore can trust him when a game is hanging in the balance.
Asked after the game whether his preseason struggles were cause for concern, Loop didn't hesitate.
"No."
That's the answer Ravens fans probably expected. It seems as expected he'd express confidence, but it's also the answer that Baltimore's fans likely didn't want to hear. Loop explained that this past week was one of his best stretches of practice and said things are beginning to click. At the same time, he acknowledged that progress in practice has to translate to game situations and admitted his performance against Washington wasn't good enough.
Ravens K Tyler Loop finished the preseason 5-of-8 on field goal attempts.
— Baltimore Banner Sports (@AllBannerSports) August 29, 2026
He said after Friday's win over the Commanders that his issues are not cause for concern. pic.twitter.com/vaAdL53vEI
That honesty matters. So does confidence. A kicker who publicly questions himself isn't helping anyone. Loop wasn't about to stand in front of reporters and declare he can't handle the job. Still, it's understandable why his response may leave some Ravens fans uneasy.
Baltimore's season ended last year with a missed kick in a critical moment. Fair or not, every miss this summer has reopened that wound. The Ravens don't appear ready to make any rash decisions, but they also aren't blindly ignoring the situation. Head Coach Jesse Minter discussed this postgame.
"I think you want to see makes in games, and so it's something we'll continue to look at. "He has had a good camp overall, but again, it comes down to making the kicks in the pressure situations in the games."I think you want to see makes in games, and so it's something we'll continue to look at. We'll continue to look at what the best situation is there. He has had a good camp overall, but again, it coms down to making the kicks in the pressure situations in the games. That's something that we'll always be looking at to make sure we're doing what's best for the team"
When asked whether Baltimore could bring in competition, Minter left every option on the table.
"I think there's a million scenarios there to try to make sure we have the best situation headed into Indianapolis."
That's probably where things stand. Loop isn't worried. The Ravens aren't publicly sounding alarms, either. The problem is that confidence and results haven't matched often enough this summer. Loop believes things are beginning to click. Baltimore's coaching staff is still evaluating every option. Until those two realities meet somewhere in the middle, the conversation surrounding the Ravens' kicking situation isn't likely to fade anytime soon.
Loop believes the breakthrough is coming. The Ravens are betting that he's right, but they might want to invest in some insurance just in case theories are in error.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Tyler Loop dismisses any concern after two more missed field goals
