John Harbaugh Expresses Disappointment with Team's Performance, Especially Defense
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh did not mince words following his team's lackluster performance in their recent game, expressing significant disappointment with the overall outcome, particularly the defense. Despite high expectations, the Ravens struggled to execute both offensively and defensively, leaving Harbaugh frustrated with the lack of execution across the board.
“We didn’t play the way we’re capable of playing, and that’s what’s most disappointing,” Harbaugh said in a post-game press conference. “It starts with me as the head coach, and we need to do better across the entire team. We didn’t execute, we didn’t execute on defense, and that’s what we need to fix. We can’t let those kinds of performances define us.”
The defense, which has been a strong point for the Ravens in previous seasons, allowed critical plays and failed to make necessary stops at key moments, leaving Harbaugh particularly disheartened. “We gave up too many big plays, and we didn’t make the stops we needed to,” Harbaugh continued. “That’s not the standard we set for ourselves. Our defense has to be better.”
While Harbaugh acknowledged that mistakes were made all over the field, he made it clear that the defense must take responsibility for its role in the disappointing result. He also emphasized that the team must find a way to rebound quickly and refocus for the remainder of the season.
“We know what we’re capable of. We’ve got the talent, we’ve got the coaches, but it’s about executing when it matters most. This loss stings, but we’ll learn from it and move forward,” Harbaugh added.
As the Ravens prepare for their upcoming games, Harbaugh's challenge will be to rally the team, particularly the defense, and ensure they perform to their full potential moving forward. The road to redemption begins with fixing the mistakes and holding everyone accountable, starting with the next practice.
Legendary Ref Ed Hochuli Blasts Son Shawn for ‘Too Many Imaginary Calls’ in Bills vs. Patriots Game
Buffalo, NY – October 6, 2025
NFL legend Ed Hochuli — one of the most respected referees in league history — has publicly criticized his own son,
“too many imaginary calls” that tainted the Buffalo Bills’ 20–23 loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday night.
“I’ve watched every snap. Some of those calls didn’t exist — they were created out of thin air,” Ed Hochuli said. “This isn’t about bias; it’s about accountability. You can’t just invent fouls in critical moments of a close game.”
Hochuli was referring to two key moments in the fourth quarter that flipped the outcome in favor of New England.
The first came when Bills running back James Cook took a vicious hit from rookie linebacker
Hunter Farmer after he was clearly down. No flag was thrown, and the Patriots quickly regained momentum. Hochuli called it “a textbook late hit that somehow disappeared.”
Moments later, the Bills were penalized for a
Fans erupted online within minutes. Hashtags like #BillsGotRobbed and #RiggedInFoxboro
trended overnight, with millions viewing clips of the disputed plays. Even former officials agreed that the calls favored the Patriots, labeling the performance by Shawn Hochuli’s crew as
Ed Hochuli didn’t hold back from addressing the uncomfortable father-son dynamic:
“I love my son, but the whistle has to mean something. When you start calling ghosts, you lose the respect of the game.”
He added that the league must “reevaluate how accountability works at the officiating level,” warning that incidents like this damage public trust.
For the Bills, the loss was more than just another defeat — it was a flashpoint in the growing debate over officiating fairness. And for the Hochuli family, it marked a rare moment where football’s most famous father and son found themselves on opposite sides of the whistle.
