# Ravens collapse in fourth quarter again as Saints ruin home opener

> Ravens lose home opener after fourth-quarter collapse against Saints
- Title: Ravens collapse in fourth quarter again as Saints ruin home…
- Summary: Ravens lose home opener after fourth-quarter collapse against Saints Ravens' fourth-quarter collapse extends their home skid to four games
- Keywords: ravens, saints, lamar jackson, jessie minter, nfl, baltimore, home opener, fourth quarter, game loss, ravens defense, ravens offense, news
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-saints-fourth-quarter-lamar-jackson-jesse-minter-home-loss-EEOB4JFZQBBTZOTNNLHCIC7YAM
- Author: Jonas Shaffer
- Published: 2026-09-21T00:49:21.216+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ravens, saints, lamar jackson, jessie minter, nfl, baltimore, home opener, fourth quarter, game loss, ravens defense, ravens offense, news
## Ravens home skid deepens
Ravens extend home losing streak to four games, their longest in four years.
## Fourth quarter collapse
Ravens lead 17-9 late in third quarter but collapse in fourth quarter, losing 24-17.
## Late-game offense stalls
Ravens go three-and-out on final drives, wasting opportunities to turn short fields into two-possession advantages.
## Fourth-quarter defense fails
Saints quarterback Tyler Shough completes 12 passes for 119 yards and a touchdown in final 15 minutes.
## Coach Minter's challenge
Minter's unsuccessful fourth-quarter challenge cost Ravens a timeout they needed late in game.
## Ravens' home record
Ravens have lost 15 games in which they led by double digits since 2019, most of any team.
## Fourth-quarter mistakes
Jackson throws interception with 20 seconds left, sealing 24-17 loss after leading 17-9 late in third quarter.
## Ravens' injury list
Ravens play without Pro Bowl receiver Zay Flowers due to hamstring injury.
## Ravens' defense struggles
Ravens defense allows Saints to score 15 unanswered points in fourth quarter.
## Ravens' home record
Ravens have lost 15 games in which they led by double digits since 2019, most of any team.
## Key takeaway

Ravens' fourth-quarter collapse extends their home skid to four games