The Baltimore Ravens’ 2025 season reflects the challenges faced after Jaylin Noel’s touchdown that extended the Houston Texans’ lead to 31 points in the fourth quarter.
Noel celebrated his first touchdown with a nod to Ray Lewis’ signature dance. However, this moment was overshadowed by Jaire Alexander’s attempt to grab the ball and shove Noel, encapsulating the turmoil the proud franchise currently experiences.
Once favorites to be the champions of the AFC North, the Ravens now find themselves at 1-4. Their defeat of 44-10 marks their most significant loss since 2017 and matches the largest defeat in John Harbaugh’s tenure.
Harbaugh expressed his disappointment post-game, stating, “Just complete disappointment. We need to find a way to turn this around next week and into the bye week. We need to find ourselves.”
30-point Losses in Ravens History
| Year | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 44-7 | Jaguars |
| 1997 | 37-0 | Steelers |
| 2025 | 44-10 | Texans |
| 2013 | 41-7 | Patriots |
| 2007 | 38-7 | Steelers |
| 2012 | 43-13 | Texans |
Despite Houston’s strong performance, the defeat was aggravated by missing numerous starters, including stars like Lamar Jackson and Ronnie Stanley, sidelined due to injuries. The Ravens faced significant adversity without six of their top-paid players, whose combined salary reaches $160 million this season.
Despite the setbacks, Derrick Henry managed to make history by tying Walter Payton for the fifth-most rushing touchdowns in NFL history during the game. However, he was not able to significantly contribute given the circumstances.
In summary, the Ravens must quickly regroup, as highlighted by Kyle Van Noy, saying, “We’ve got young guys and they need to grow up fast. They don’t have time to mature over time. We need them, and the older guys need to step up too.”
