Tyler Loop had higher powers working against him on his missed field goal.

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You can point to several reasons why Tyler Loop missed that final field goal. None of them will hold a candle to the real reason why he shanked that kick to the right.

Before the final game of the regular season, Pittsburgh had a priest on the Acrisure Stadium field. He was blessing the field before the matchup. They were doing everything they could to defeat Lamar Jackson and the Ravens.

If Pittsburgh could beat Baltimore or tie the Ravens, the Steelers would get into the playoffs. They would be the AFC’s No. 4 seed and host the Houston Texans.

With two seconds left on the clock, the Baltimore Ravens put their season in a rookie’s hands. Tyler Loop needed to knock down a 44-yard field goal. His kick missed, sailing to the right of the goal posts, ending the Ravens’ season.

It turns out that the priest likely had something to do with it.

The same end zone from which Loop missed the field goal was the one that was blessed. That priest sprayed holy water into the end zone.

Tyler Loop Receives Backlash

Baltimore Ravens place kicker Tyler Loop (33) reacts with punter Jordan Stout (Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)
Ravens’ kicker Tyler Loop is the most disliked person in Baltimore. The rookie’s missed kick ended the team’s hopes of making the playoffs. As time ran out, the kick veered wide right. Pittsburgh celebrated a 26-24 victory and the AFC North title.

Loop already felt bad about it. The moment left Lamar Jackson completely stunned on the sidelines. If that wasn’t bad enough, his own fan base turned on him.

Baltimore Ravens fans took to social media and began sending death threats to Loop and his wife. All of this was because of a missed field goal.

The Ravens’ collapse will intensify the scrutiny on coach John Harbaugh. This was only his third losing season in Baltimore. For now, he is safe since the focus is on Tyler Loop. Despite failing in the biggest moment of his career, Loop met with reporters and took questions after the game.

He took responsibility for the miss, saying he simply “mishit the ball.”

The 24-year-old rookie should be back on the team for the 2026 season.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.