Calls Mount for John Harbaugh’s Firing After Week 1 as Bills Stun Ravens

Before the confetti had even settled in Orchard Park, the digital world erupted. “Fire John Harbaugh,” trended. One user’s tweet cut to the core of the frustration, stating, “Special game, but John Harbaugh got 1 more year. I’m almost certain he fired in the offseason.” Another was even more direct: “John Harbaugh needs to be fired.”

And what a loss it was. This was a masterpiece of a football game that, for three quarters, the Ravens painted exactly to their liking. Lamar Jackson was surgical, accounting for three touchdowns. Derrick Henry was a force of nature, rumbling for 169 yards and two scores. They led 40-25, their win probability sitting at a cool 98.9%. They were, by every metric, dominating the AFC-favorite Bills on their own turf.

Special game, but John Harbaugh got 1 more year. I’m almost certain he fired in the offseason

— Court (@Courtsidespeaks) September 8, 2025

Then, the canvas ripped. A Henry fumble, a missed extra point, and the relentless will of Josh Allen conspired to create a perfect storm. The Bills’ win, emerging from a mere 1.1% chance, was the 13th-most improbable comeback in a decade. For Ravens fans, it was a horrifyingly familiar nightmare.

As analyst Kurt Beckett pointed out, the numbers support the angst, noting Harbaugh “has the most blown double digit 4th quarter leads of any coach dating back to before the 90’s.” This statistical reality fuels the fire, giving weight to the fans’ exasperation. Another fan articulated the core issue, tweeting, “I’ve said it before and I will say it again. John Harbaugh is the WORST manager of the clock I have ever seen.”