Baltimore Ravens vs. Chicago Bears: 10 thoughts following the loss

2. The play-calling in overtime was inexcusable

After holding the Bears to a three-and-out, all the momentum was with the Ravens. A Pat O’Donnell muffed punt even game the Ravens perfect field position at their own 40-yard line. Needing just a field goal with the best field goal kicker in the NFL, you’d think that wouldn’t be a problem, but it was. The Ravens went three-and-out on eight yards and were unable to get in field goal range.

This was the most frustrating offensive drive of the game and that’s saying a lot considering what we saw. All the Ravens needed was 20-yards if that to get into Tucker’s range and they couldn’t do it.

That’s all play-calling there. On third and two, how does Marty Mornhinweg call a pass play? The Ravens could have mustered up a two yard run for the first down. It just amazes me how terrible the play calling has been this season. Ultimately, that was the difference and the Bears were able to win the game on the next drive.

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1. It’s on to Minnesota

In the end, a loss is a loss and the Ravens are on to next week. There’s still plenty of problems to address, but this is a 16-game regular season. The Ravens can’t afford to sulk in their losses each week. The good news is that they’re still at .500 and in the middle of the pack. It’s been a weird season through six weeks and you never know who’s going to win on any given day.

The Vikings are winners of two-straight and still playing good football without their starting quarterback and running back. The strength of their team is the defense, which is a scary thought given the play of the Ravens offense.

Winning on the road is never easy and the Ravens need to play near perfect if they want to win.