Special teams Coaching

Justin Tucker was again one of the most reliable kickers in the league, converting 37 of 43 field goal attempts, including a long of 58 yards. He also converted 31 of 32 extra point tries. Rookie Jordan Stout averaged 45.9 yards on 57 punts with 26 inside the 20, but he needs to be more consistent, especially in crunch time. The Ravens had problems finding returners because of injury, but also indecisiveness. Duvernay was always a threat until he broke his foot and was placed on injured reserve Dec. 20. Grade: B

There were times when coach John Harbaugh needed to gamble on fourth down and be aggressive, but other times when he just needed to be patient. His clock management continues to be a problem, and that’s a major part of any game, especially in the postseason. Defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald was sound in his approach and in his combination of mixing zone and man-to-man coverage. As for the offense, it’s best put this way: Regardless if Greg Roman was forced out or resigned, it was time for him and the team to part ways.