The Ravens allowed 44 points to the Texans, the highest total surrendered in a home game during John Harbaugh’s 18 seasons as head coach. They are on pace to allow an unprecedented 534 points this season.
Harbaugh’s commitment to defensive staff
After the loss, Harbaugh confirmed that Zach Orr will continue as defensive coordinator. He expressed that changes are not the solution and emphasized the need for the team to work together.
The Texans scored five touchdowns in this game, significantly more than their previous total of six in four games. Baltimore was missing key players including Kyle Hamilton and Roquan Smith.
Players take responsibility for defense
Harbaugh admitted to expecting better performance and tackling from his players, stating they didn’t meet standards despite having capable players on the field.
Orr took over as defensive coordinator after Mike Macdonald left for the Seahawks. Outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy called for better execution from the players.
Ravens season trajectory
The poor performance raises concerns as the team struggles to find its footing amidst key player absences and a high rate of points allowed.
The Ravens must address these issues quickly if they want to avoid breaking the unwanted points record.
