John Harbaugh Fires Up Ravens with Bold Playoff Promise: 'We’re Just Getting Started'
Despite a rocky 1-5 start to the season, Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh remains confident in his team’s ability to rebound and make a playoff push. Following a tough loss and mounting pressure, Harbaugh delivered a powerful message to the media and his players: the Ravens are far from done.
“We’re not defined by our record, we’re defined by how we respond. We’ve had setbacks, but every great team faces adversity. We’re not backing down. We’ve got 11 games left to prove who we are. Playoffs? Absolutely. We’re just getting started,” Harbaugh declared.
With a string of disappointing results, including injuries to key players and struggles on both sides of the ball, Harbaugh’s belief that the Ravens can still turn their season around is a rallying cry for the entire team. His message underscores his leadership philosophy: it’s not about how you start, but how you finish.
The Ravens have a tough road ahead, but Harbaugh’s optimism isn’t misplaced. He understands that teams face adversity every season, and it’s how they respond to it that truly defines their character. With 11 games remaining in the regular season, Harbaugh is focused on getting the team back on track, both mentally and physically.
“It’s easy to let one bad season define you, but not this team. Not now,” Harbaugh continued. “We’re a talented team, and we’re capable of great things. I have no doubt that we will rise to the challenge and prove what we’re made of.”
This sentiment has resonated with Ravens players, many of whom are focused on the long-term goal despite the setbacks. Quarterback Lamar Jackson, who has faced challenges of his own this season, echoed Harbaugh’s words, expressing his belief in the team’s resilience.
The Ravens have been battling with inconsistency this year, but the coaching staff is determined to find a winning formula. As the team heads into their bye week, they’ll have time to reassess, adjust, and prepare for the next stretch of games. With key players recovering from injuries, including Jackson, the Ravens are confident that a second-half turnaround is possible.
Harbaugh’s leadership is shining through in these challenging times, and the Ravens’ resolve to get back into playoff contention is stronger than ever. While they may be off to a slow start, the confidence and unity within the team remain unwavering.
As the Ravens look to turn the page, Harbaugh’s bold words are a reminder that their season is far from over. With 11 games to go, anything is possible, and the Ravens are ready to fight for every win.
Key takeaways from Chicago Bears' breakthrough win over Commanders in Week 6
The Chicago Bears defeated the Washington Commanders, 25-24, on Monday Night Football, thanks to a last-second field goal by Jake Moody that sent Jayden Daniels packing.
It's a very different feeling than what this team experienced in 2024, when Daniels connected with Noah Brown on the final play of the game -- the infamous Fail Mary -- to send the Bears' season into a tailspin.
One of the biggest reasons why this year's outcome was different was the performance of D'Andre Swift and the running game.
Swift ended Week 6 with 108 rushing yards, 67 receiving yards, and a touchdown
Swift ran with power and explosion. He deserves all his flowers. But he also -- finally -- had the benefit of some wide running lanes thanks to what was clearly the best run-blocking performance of the year by Chicago's offensive line.
Perhaps new left tackle Theo Benedet was the missing piece to unlock Ben Johnson's ground game.
Johnson met with reporters after the game and summarized the team's stunning victory. He noted that Swift and Moody received game balls for their effort, and was especially proud of how the running game took control when it mattered most.
Check out all of his post-game comments:
The Chicago Bears have now won three games in a row, and have another winnable contest up next week at home against the New Orleans Saints.
There's a good chance the Bears could be riding a four-game winning streak when they travel to Baltimore to take on the Ravens in Week 8, who are expected to have Lamar Jackson back in the fold.
