Justin Tucker Addresses 2 Missed First-Quarter Field Goals in Loss to Steelers as Nightmarish Season Continues

Tucker's Misses Prove Costly in Ravens' Loss

Justin Tucker, the normally reliable kicker for the Baltimore Ravens, had a rough outing in the team's 16-13 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Tucker missed two field goals in the first quarter, both of which proved to be costly in the end.

Tucker's first miss came on a 48-yard attempt with just over 10 minutes remaining in the first quarter. The Ravens were trailing 3-0 at the time, and Tucker's miss gave the Steelers the ball back with good field position.

The Steelers capitalized on Tucker's miss, driving down the field and scoring a touchdown to take a 10-0 lead. Tucker's second miss came on a 36-yard attempt with just over two minutes remaining in the first quarter. The Ravens were trailing 10-3 at the time, and Tucker's miss kept the Steelers in the lead.

Tucker's Misses Continue a Nightmarish Season for the Ravens

The Ravens have now lost five of their first six games this season, and Tucker's missed field goals have been a major contributing factor. Tucker has missed six field goals this season, which is more than he missed in the entire 2021 season.

The Ravens' offense has also struggled this season, and the team has been relying heavily on Tucker to bail them out. However, Tucker has not been able to deliver, and the Ravens are now in danger of missing the playoffs for the first time since 2018.

Tucker Takes Responsibility for Misses

After the game, Tucker took responsibility for his misses. He said that he was "not making excuses" and that he needed to "be better." Tucker also said that he was confident that he would bounce back and help the Ravens turn their season around.

"I'm not going to make excuses," Tucker said. "I missed two field goals, and that's on me. I need to be better. I'm confident that I will bounce back and help this team turn things around."

Ravens Need Tucker to Turn Things Around

The Ravens need Tucker to turn things around if they want to have any chance of making the playoffs. Tucker is one of the best kickers in the NFL, and he has been a key part of the Ravens' success in recent years.

If Tucker can regain his form, the Ravens will have a much better chance of winning games. However, if Tucker continues to struggle, the Ravens' season could be in jeopardy.