
Ravens Collapse Mirrors Past Demons in New Era Home Opener
The Ravens blew an 11-point lead late in the second quarter and were outscored 18-3 in the second half, including 15-0 in the fourth, as the Saints stunned Baltimore 24-17 in Jesse Minter’s home debut. A controversial 1-yard touchdown run by Tyler Shough with 1:28 left sealed the win, drawing pundit scrutiny of the defense, late-game decision‑making, and a third‑and‑1 deep shot that refocused questions on play-calling and run usage. Rashod Bateman was a bright spot with 7 catches for 88 yards, and penalties and special-teams miscues contributed to the loss. Baltimore now tunes up for a Rio de Janeiro game vs. the Cowboys amid field‑surface concerns.











