Ravens' Second-Half Collapses Put Spotlight on Team Mentality

Coach Jesse Minter said the organization must fix its in-game mindset and on-field leadership immediately because Lamar Jackson's return is uncertain.

Overview

The Ravens, which lost 35-13 to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, gave up 35 unanswered points after leading 13-0 at halftime.
Baltimore has outscored opponents by 65 points in first halves this season and been outscored by 70 in second halves, a 135-point between‑halves swing flagged by analysts.
Minter acknowledged the problem is partly psychological and said the team must control its response to momentum swings while finding a clear player leader to rally teammates.
Quarterback Lamar Jackson missed a third straight game with an ankle injury and the coach said the team would know more about his status on Wednesday.
Offensive-line injuries and penalties have hurt the running game and consistency, the team sits 4-3 and 0-2 in the AFC North, and upcoming games at Buffalo and a short-week home date with Jacksonville will test any fixes.