The Baltimore Ravens were soaring high on a wave of victories not very long ago. However, the situation is different now. They won seven out of their last eight games, out of which many were dominated by a commanding lead of 10 points or more. Alas, in their showdown of the AFC title game against the Kansas City Chiefs, they lost. As fate would have it, a heart-wrenching twist for the Ravens unfolded and the Chiefs emerged as the victors with a 17-10 score.

The silence in the Ravens’ camp was palpable, Ravens’ fans in the stadium were definitely disheartened. However, as the disappointment surrounded the Purple Army, post the game, John Harbaugh revealed his message to the players in a press conference. Surprisingly, it was full of praise and applause for the team.

John Harbaugh’s proud reflection on the Ravens’ journey

After a tough loss to the Chiefs, the Ravens found solace in the words of their coach, Harbaugh. Furthermore, John Harbaugh went ahead and revealed his exact words to the players after the game. “I was proud of them, I’m proud of the season that they had,” he began as his voice echoed the long journey of his squad. Not to mention, Harbaugh definitely saw his team as the unsung heroes, “I don’t think it was a team that was too highly doubted coming into the season by the pundits and the prognosticators.”

He went ahead and praised his team saying, “I think they proved a lot of people wrong all year.” John also highlighted individuals in his team like John Simpson as he rose from anonymity to significance. And, he also gave a shout-out to players like Jadeveon Clowney and Kyle Van Noy as they found a home where others saw no value.

Furthermore, he revealed his message: “Eyes straight ahead, your chin up, your chest out. Understand what you did accomplish.” Harbaugh concluded by emphasizing the fact that he is proud of his team and the season they have had. While the Ravens QB Lamar Jackson also reflected similar feelings of gratification, his emotional reaction to the loss was difficult to miss.

Lamar Jackson’s reaction to their loss

Lamar Jackson was sacked four times in a single game, which wasn’t ideal for the team. As the Chiefs’ defense maintained the pressure and restrained the otherwise dominant Ravens, the Purple Army was handed a massive defeat. Post the loss, the QB was witness in an utterly disheartened state. Additionally, in the video posted of Jackson, the 27-year-old can be seen being consoled by Odell Beckham Jr.

The latter hugged and consoled the QB as Jackson sat there on the bench. Nonetheless, as the sadness was evident on the QB’s face, he put forth a positive front. After the game, he said, “I’m very proud of my team,” despite their season-ending just short of their ultimate goal. Jackson also talked about the team’s initial uncertainties, he said, “We weren’t playing well… people don’t know what the Ravens offense or defense was going to look like.”

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Yet, the men in purple proved everyone wrong as they showcased the skills they possessed. Jackson added, “We just got to finish next time,” a line many Ravens fans might be resonating with. What are your thoughts on this match’s outcome? Let us know below.

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