[News] Game Recap - Ravens at Patriots

[KWRaven]

Ravens, thanks for fighting and always being in the game. Players, you make Baltimore very proud. Not sure if the OC is the right fit.... Can I ask why we ran the ball up the middle, time and time again? Anyway, great season! Thanks for all your hard work!

[Nutmeg1971]

Here is a fact - In the playoffs, the home teams were 8-2 ... NY Giants were only visiting teams to win. This is why we need to be the number one seed. To do that, we can't have bad losses - Jacksonville, Seattle. If the championship game was in Baltimore, we win.

[The Unibrow Bomber]

The picture of Ray breaks my heart. I hope the Ravens can win one more for him. He might deserve it more than any other NFL player.

[pfuster]

I love my Ravens - you all played an amazing game. Bad luck but not poorly played. You all left it all out there and some bad calls and bad luck cost you the win. You deserved it more! God Bless - see you next season! Section 109!!

[xXKingBmoreXx]

That pic of Ray Lewis with tears in his eyes hurts my heart... :(

[kdsays]

Ray may look sad in the picture, but his words were powerful after the game "God doesn't make mistakes." I know the loss really hurts, yet as a long time fan--this team has grown tremendously. They are passionate and disciplined and they have fun too. They sealed up their achilles heel--the Steelers don't rule this division anymore. Now, every young player on this team and every coach has even more experience. This is a team that is one the rise.

[ravinravensfan]

Everyone, lets give Billy Cundiff a break. Yes he was our last hope yesterday and he missed a crucial fieldgoal but he was not our only hope. There were other opportunities in the game for us to win, and not just Lee not securing the ball. We as fans wanted a perfect game and there really is no such thing. The reality is we played a terrific game but not a perfect one. We had a terrific season but not a perfect one.

The Patriots were not better than us yesterday, nor did they want to win more. They made mistakes too, and they cost them. In the end, when we were running out of time the cost of any mistake, by any player could've lost us the game. So again remember Billy Cundiff wasn't our only hope yesterday, he was just our last.

[pjl]

Love that picture of Ray, he is looking to GOD for help, No more favors Ray, they all got used up in court just like OJ Simpsass.

[BUSTER1952]

Tough game to lose, picture of Ray Lewis is heartbreaking; he really deserves ring, hopefully next year. I just hope now all the people stop putting Joe Flacco down, he did all he could to win that game, I know about 25 other teams in the league would love to have him so sign him, Rice and hopefully Grubbs.

[chuckdun]

The Ravens had one hell of a season. Yes, they had their ups and downs, but they always played with passion and professionalism. They played through injuries and endured much criticism from pundits and from the fans that truly do love them. Personally, I could care less about the critics outside of the Ravens supporters. If any current member on the Ravens team just happen to read this post, I just want the team to know from a true fan that the city of Baltimore loves you...and any negative remarks coming from within our city mostly stems from us desiring you to be the best...and to show the world that you are the best. Regardless of the score yesterday, I applaud your warrior-like attitude! The Ravens played a masterful game against an excellent team. Conventional wisdom says that we should have won this game, however, things don't always turn out the way we would intend for them to. As loyal Ravens supporters and fans, we share the hurt of an abrupt end to a fabulous season. We realize that out of 32 teams, we finished in the top 4. We realize that while statistics dictate which teams are above and below par, all of the teams are comprised of the top professional athletes and coaching staffs in the country. Thank you Ravens, even in your losses, for never taking a play off...for fighting for the entire 60 minutes. I believe in this team...from the quarterback to special teams...from the owner to the head coach. Thank you, Ravens, for an excellent run at the ultimate title. I belive that... in the end...you won't denied. Go Ravens!

[Balt_RavenFan52]

A complete heartbreaking loss, and the WORST i have ever seen, plays didn't go our way, probably one of the worst performances of the year by our O-line, dropped balls..a HUGE one by Lee Evans, terrible playcalling by cam cameran as we've seen all year, and Billy Cundiff's missed chip shot 32yd FG. No one person deserves the blame for this loss because it's a fact that one or two plays don't determine an entire game. But I believe it is just sad how ths is the way the Ravens season comes to an end. Joe Flacco definantly outperformed Brady. Flacco had 302 yds, I think people should start giving him respect, and the Ravens outperformed New England in every single aspect......Dam I am just so frustrated and still mortified about this loss... I can keep going on and on but I think the best team is not winning the superbowl this year.

[ewilson1971]

A quick note for Ray Lewis..My 7 yr old daughter asked me during the game "Do you know how much I like Ray Lewis?" no,I said -how much? "More than icecream,candy AND cake!!" she replied.. Strong words for a little girl(who was wearing her R.Lewis jersey) - Good job this season to ALL of the Ravens,the Haters can see what it's about next season!

[TruRavenFan4ever]

We played extremely well, like true champions, to come up 15 seconds short of winning is hard, the patriots were very lucky to pull that off and as a raven fan and as winners that we are, I rather that we earn the victory then to let luck decide.

[Salvie1]

Wow..There's always some sort of conspiracy when the Patriots are involved. Flacco played over his head and Brady had an off night. The Patriots still managed to win. It was an ugly win for NE and an ugly loss for Baltimore. Both teams were good enough to be in the finals. The Giants should never have beaten the Patriots in the Super Bowl a few years back, but they did. Luck..sure, but they still won. Maybe next year the Ravens will be more lucky than good and get to the Big game. Good Luck Baltimore...

[bmoreravens5220]

I bet Ben was home polishing his two superbowl rings when he watched that kick by Cundiff.......4 years in the playoffs, 4 years we've failed.....it's like the Ravens are the Buffalo Bills of the playoffs

[SSRavenFan]

I was at the game and if anything could have been done, it was to call a time out with the play clock ticking down. But even then, they were lined up and ready to kick it in time. So, you can argue it either way. You can analyze it to death - but the fact is, a pass was dropped that should have been caught and a kick was missed that should have been made. No conspiracy theories, people. The Patriots were ready to lose and everyone in that stadium knew it. We had it but it didn't get done - and it's a football game. We will be back next year for another crack and I am sure there will lots of changes over the next few months. I pulled up the energy yesterday to look at the UTube videos of the dropped pass by Evans and the missed kick. Had to see it clearly - as I was in the upper level at Gillette. This one will sting for a while.

[bmoregirllovesherravens]

Win or Lose the RAVENS are my team! Am devastated by this loss, however, have faith that we will be stronger and better next year!

[halfmike]

What has with not using the timeouts at the end of the 1st half, when the Patsies were kneeling it and we had enough time left to force a punt from around the goal line....? Just curious because I am surprised Harbs chose not to get the ball back in regulation before the half....

[Nutmeg1971]

This loss was probably the most devastating loss in Ravens' history. The game was right there for them to win and they couldn't make one more play. Billy Cundiff is getting too much blame for this loss. Even if he makes the field goal, there is no guarantee the Ravens win. All it meant was overtime and who knows what happens then?
HOWEVER, if Lee Evans holds on to the ball, the Ravens are in the Super Bowl.
I would have hoped New England would be more humble because they were very fortunate to win. Joe Flacco clearly outplayed Tom Brady (the Jimmy Smith interception was a pass that was thrown up for grabs.)
Let's face it - the Ravens lost this game. The Patriots didn't win it.

[ibleedpurpleandblack]

That picture of Ray pretty much sums up how I feel.

[HarleypsychRN]

A week later and I still feel like I've been punched in the gut.