Ravens squander fourth-quarter lead in home opener against Saints
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 10:05 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
The Baltimore Ravens lost to the New Orleans Saints 24-17 in their home opener on September 20, 2026. Baltimore held a 17-9 lead entering the fourth quarter but surrendered 15 unanswered points as their offense failed to respond, culminating in a late interception by Lamar Jackson. Tyler Shough connected with Chris Olave for a touchdown, while Travis Etienne Jr. scored on a two-point conversion to tie the game. The Ravens' defense allowed the Saints to convert on key third and fourth downs. This represents the 15th time since Jackson became the starter where the Ravens have lost a game after leading by double digits.
- •Ravens led 17-9 heading into the fourth quarter.
- •Saints outscored Ravens 15-0 in the final period.
- •Lamar Jackson threw for 235 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.
- •Chris Olave caught the tying touchdown pass for the Saints.
- •Ravens have lost 15 games after leading by double digits since 2019.
- 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — History repeats itself as the Ravens blow a fourth-quarter lead in their loss to the Saints
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Familiar late-game problems return in Ravens’ home-opening loss
"The Baltimore Ravens entered the 2026 season with a new head coach, a revamped roster and fresh hope for success. Unfortunately, Baltimore still appears to have the same old habit of blowing fourth-quarter leads. The Ravens were poised to win their home opener Sunday before an enthusiastic sellout crowd, leading the New Orleans Saints 17-9 with 15 minutes left.
"Baltimore was outscored 15-0 in the fourth quarter and squandered an eight-point lead during a 24-17 loss to New Orleans.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 10:05 PMHistory repeats itself as the Ravens blow a fourth-quarter lead in their loss to the Saints
The Baltimore Ravens entered the 2026 season with a new head coach, a revamped roster and fresh hope for success. Unfortunately, Baltimore still appears to have the same old habit of blowing fourth-quarter leads. The Ravens were poised to win their home opener Sunday before an enthusiastic sellout crowd, leading the New Orleans Saints 17-9 with 15 minutes left.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 9:00 PMFamiliar late-game problems return in Ravens’ home-opening loss
Baltimore was outscored 15-0 in the fourth quarter and squandered an eight-point lead during a 24-17 loss to New Orleans.
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