Overview
- Loop missed a 49-yard field goal late in Baltimore’s 13-10 loss at Cleveland, a miss that increased scrutiny of his reliability in close games.
- Coach Jesse Minter publicly said Monday that second-half missed field goals have the same game-altering impact as turnovers and that the kicking position is results driven.
- The Ravens signed veteran kicker Jake Moody to the practice squad to provide immediate competition and depth behind Loop.
- Statistically, Loop is 10-for-13 on the season with all three misses coming from 40–49 yards and a 2-for-5 mark from that distance, showing long kicks but inconsistent mid-range accuracy.
- Loop’s roster spot now hinges on short-term performance because late-game kicks materially change win probability and the team has taken a low-cost step that could lead to a change if inconsistencies continue.