Ravens head coach John Harbaugh made a gutsy call that unfortunately didn’t pay off and will surely be debated on all the hot take shows on Monday.
With twelve seconds left to go in the game and down one point, Harbaugh decided to go for a two-point conversion after scoring a touchdown. Lamar Jackson had tight end Mark Andrews open on the two-point conversion attempt but couldn’t get him the ball.
NO GOOD!
The Ravens went for the win, but couldn't convert the two point conversion!
(via @NFL)pic.twitter.com/dsHxiOR92m
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) December 6, 2021
After the game, Harbaugh explained his decision while speaking to the media.
“Try to win the game right there.”
Coach Harbaugh on the decision to go for a two-point conversion. pic.twitter.com/CEc3tCDF1i
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 6, 2021
Fans immediately started debating whether Harbaugh made the right decision to go for two.
John Harbaugh plays too much Madden
— Aaron Nagler (@AaronNagler) December 6, 2021
Everyone is gonna be talking about John Harbaugh's decision to go for 2 instead a FG for OT. I don't hate the call. Ravens defense was falling apart in Q4 & Steelers were doing whatever they wanted. The offense was sluggish all day. Don't think Ravens had a better chance at a win
— Sarah Ellison (@sgellison) December 6, 2021
John Harbaugh goes for the win when he has Justin Tucker at his disposal in overtime.
— Ray Fittipaldo (@rayfitt1) December 6, 2021
Honestly, I love the guts from John Harbaugh.
Play to win.
If Andrews makes that play, you win. #BALvsPIT
— Lukas Weese (@Weesesports) December 6, 2021
Love the balls by John Harbaugh to go for 2 there. Always gotta believe in your guys to make the play and be willing to live or die with the results. I also had Steelers +4. That was awesome. What a game
— Unbiased Ev (@DoubleVodkaDon) December 6, 2021
In the game's biggest moment, John Harbaugh entrusted his 24-year-old former MVP quarterback to go win it. The play simply wasn't executed.
Not many head coaches in the NFL would have the guts to go for all the glory in that scenario.
Respect. #Ravens
— Bobby Trosset (@bobbybaltim0re) December 6, 2021