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Mailbag: How Do the Ravens Fix Their Fourth-Quarter Problems?

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Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 5:16 PM
Mailbag: How Do the Ravens Fix Their Fourth-Quarter Problems?
Key Things to Know
  • Head Coach Jesse Minter suggested the Ravens defense was pressing during fourth-quarter struggles against the Saints.
  • The Ravens surrendered two fourth-quarter touchdowns due to poor tackling and critical third-down failures.
  • Devontez Walker played 17 snaps in Week 2, trailing Chris Moore with 32 and LaJohntay Wester with 31.
The Story in 60 Seconds

In an editorial mailbag, Baltimore Ravens writer Ryan Mink analyzed the team's ongoing fourth-quarter struggles following a loss to the New Orleans Saints. Mink highlighted Head Coach Jesse Minter's assessment that the defense appeared to be pressing. The collapse against the Saints featured two fourth-quarter touchdowns surrendered primarily due to poor tackling on critical third downs, accompanied by offensive penalties and a failed third-and-short conversion.

The piece also addressed receiver snap distributions during the Week 2 matchup amid injuries to Zay Flowers and Ja'Kobi Lane. Devontez Walker played only 17 snaps despite a 47-yard reception, trailing Chris Moore's 32 snaps and LaJohntay Wester's 31 snaps, while Rashod Bateman and Mark Andrews accounted for 16 combined targets.

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