The Ringer NFL Show The Ravens and Bills Deliver an Instant Classic, With Mallory Rubin
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Sep 8, 2025 Joining the discussion is Mallory Rubin, a passionate fan of the Baltimore Ravens and a writer from The Ringer. Sheil and Mallory dive into the dramatic Ravens vs. Bills face-off, analyzing the Ravens' collapse after a significant fourth-quarter lead. They also tackle Lamar Jackson's performance pressures in big games and share what this nail-biter means for the Ravens moving forward. Plus, they explore the emotional rollercoaster of NFL fandom and how it shapes the way fans experience victories and setbacks.
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Guest's Raw Fan Reaction
- Mallory Rubin reacted emotionally to being asked to discuss a Ravens loss on the podcast and called it "cruel."
- She agreed to appear despite being a distraught Ravens fan after the Bills' comeback.
Pattern Of Late-Game Collapses
- Rubin expected the Ravens to blow a late lead because of a pattern of fourth-quarter collapses.
- The Derrick Henry fumble was the moment she recognized the comeback was inevitable.
Recurring Failure Modes Explained
- Rubin and Sheil identified turnovers, penalties, and conservative play as recurring Ravens failure modes.
- They noted the Ravens' offense played at an elite level for most of the game before late mistakes.