# Ravens podcast: Baltimore blows fourth-quarter lead

> Ravens lose home opener despite fourth-quarter lead
- Title: Ravens podcast: Baltimore blows fourth-quarter lead | Shortify
- Summary: Ravens lose home opener despite fourth-quarter lead Baltimore's fourth-quarter collapse cost them a win after holding a lead
- Keywords: ravens, baltimore, new orleans saints, m&t bank stadium, nfl, podcast, fourth quarter, news, local, blows, fourth-quarter, lead
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-podcast-saints-loss-lead-7KIDNYIQHNBABMRIYOW3NHH4OY
- Author: Paul Mancano
- Published: 2026-09-20T21:24:54.446+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ravens, baltimore, new orleans saints, m&t bank stadium, nfl, podcast, fourth quarter, news, local
## Fourth-quarter collapse
Ravens blew a 24-17 lead in the fourth quarter against New Orleans Saints.

> Ravens fans were hoping things would be different.
## New coach's focus
Head coach John Harbaugh prioritized closing games but failed to prevent a loss.
## Home opener loss
Baltimore lost 24-17 to the Saints in their home opener at M&T Bank Stadium.
## Podcast analysis
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer broke down the loss on the Banner Ravens Podcast.
## Fan expectations
Fans hoped for improvement after a reworked pass rush and new coaching strategy.
## Key takeaway

Baltimore's fourth-quarter collapse cost them a win after holding a lead