Tyler Loop Misses Twice from 50+ Yards in Ravens’ 41-3 Preseason Win

Baltimore kicker Tyler Loop missed field goal attempts of 51 and 58 yards during a 41-3 preseason victory against the Washington Commanders.

Baltimore Ravens kicker Tyler Loop missed two field goal attempts from 51 and 58 yards during a 41-3 preseason victory over the Washington Commanders on Friday night. Despite the lopsided score at M&T Bank Stadium, the specialist’s performance drew boos from the home crowd as he pushed both kicks wide left. These errors left Loop with a 62.5% conversion rate for the preseason, finishing 5-of-8 on total attempts.

Loop entered the contest attempting to move past a 44-yard miss that occurred during the final seconds of Baltimore’s season eight months ago. During this year's exhibition schedule, he successfully converted kicks from 20, 24, 42, 49, and 51 yards. However, his three failures came from distances of 49, 51, and 58 yards. The struggles from long range mirror his rookie season, where he produced the second-worst rate in the NFL for kicks of 50 yards or longer, making just 1-of-4 such attempts.

Minter Evaluates Kicking Situation

Ravens coach Jesse Minter addressed the missed opportunities following the Friday night win, noting that the team will continue to evaluate the best situation at the position. While Minter acknowledged that Loop has had a productive camp overall, he emphasized that the priority remains making kicks during pressure situations in games. The coach remained noncommittal regarding whether the front office would sign a new kicker before the regular-season opener scheduled for Sept. 13.

Minter suggested there are numerous scenarios the team could explore to ensure they have the optimal setup before traveling to Indianapolis. This marks a shift in tone from the offseason, during which the Ravens showed confidence in Loop by not signing any competition for spring practices or training camp. Loop remains the only kicker ever drafted by the Baltimore franchise, having finished his rookie campaign with a 30-of-34 (88.2%) success rate.

Practice Performance vs. Game Results

Loop described the misses as frustrating but maintained that his ball-striking has been consistent throughout the summer. Over the course of 20 training camp sessions and joint practices, he missed only a handful of attempts. The kicker stated that his personal expectations are higher than those of the public and admitted the performance against Washington was not good enough. He noted that his primary focus is transferring his practice success into live game environments.

Addressing the possibility of the team bringing in a veteran to compete for his roster spot, Loop claimed such a move would not change his approach or confidence. He insisted that when he strikes the ball well, the results are positive, and he remains focused on maintaining that consistency. The Ravens must now decide if his summer accuracy outweighs his 1-of-3 performance on kicks of 50+ yards during the preseason.

Statistical Breakdown of Loop's Preseason

The specialist’s 62.5% success rate in the preseason stands in contrast to his 88.2% mark as a rookie. His misses on Friday occurred exclusively from beyond the 50-yard line, a distance where he has historically struggled to find consistency in professional play. As the Sept. 13 opener in Indy approaches, the organization is weighing Loop's draft pedigree and practice efficiency against his recent inability to convert long-distance tries in front of the Baltimore fans.