{"id":16096,"date":"2026-01-10T23:27:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T23:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/biblelon.com\/?p=16096"},"modified":"2026-01-10T23:27:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T23:27:00","slug":"nfl-kicker-tyler-loop-says-hes-reading-scripture-points-to-specific-passage-encouraging-him","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/biblelon.com\/?p=16096","title":{"rendered":"NFL Kicker Tyler Loop Says He\u2019s Reading Scripture, Points to Specific Passage Encouraging Him"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<p>After missing a crucial field goal in the final moments of Sunday\u2019s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens rookie kicker Tyler Loop pointed probing reporters to Scripture.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no doubt Loop was discouraged; he immediately buried his face in his hands after the failed kick. But once he was in the locker room, he opened up about how his personal devotional time \u2014 and one passage in particular \u2014 comforted him.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Listen to the latest\u00a0episode\u00a0of \u201cQuick Start\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI had written down a little prayer before the game and [I was] just re-reading it,\u201d he told sports journalists. \u201cFaith is a big part of my life and, right now, I\u2019m reading the book of Romans. In\u00a0Romans 8, it says, \u2018God works for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.&#8217;\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The pro-athlete was referencing Romans 8:28. In that verse, the Apostle Paul spoke directly to Christians, encouraging those who have found salvation through Jesus with the promise that \u2014 for them \u2014\u00a0all things will work out for their good: \u201cAnd we know that, for those who love God, all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose\u201d (ESV).<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\u201cGod\u2019s got my back, even when stuff sucks.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This is awesome to see from Ravens kicker Tyler Loop answering questions and pointing to the Lord after a tough loss Sunday night against Pittsburgh. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nQAPhLelky\">pic.twitter.com\/nQAPhLelky<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Sports Spectrum (@Sports_Spectrum) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Sports_Spectrum\/status\/2008154164140835042?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">January 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Loop added, \u201cJust reminding myself that, \u2018Hey, you know, God\u2019s got my back even when stuff sucks.&#8217;\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The rookie player also received vocal support from star running back Derrick Henry, who is also a Christian.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI feel for Tyler,\u201d he said. \u201cI talked to him. I told him just keep his spirits up. Deal with it tonight, and tomorrow the sun rises again. I just told him that the story after this is gonna be great for him, because God put him in this position to use him as an example to something that is adversity. And then I can\u2019t wait to see him overcome it on the other side.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Henry continued, \u201cI just told [Loop] to trust God\u2019s plan. He wouldn\u2019t put him in this position if he wasn\u2019t strong enough to handle it. I know it\u2019s tough right now, but I think when it\u2019s all said and done, he\u2019ll look back on it and appreciate the moment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Safety Alohi Gilman also pointed Loop back to the Lord.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve been through some tough losses \u2014\u00a0a couple in the playoffs,\u201d he said. \u201cI\u2019ve made my own mistakes as well. You never second-guess. You prepare all you can, and you let God handle the rest. So Tyler [Loop] will be good. He\u2019s obviously devastated right now. We just put our arms around him, and we\u2019ll go move on from there.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After missing a crucial field goal in the final moments of Sunday\u2019s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens rookie kicker Tyler Loop pointed probing reporters to Scripture. There\u2019s no doubt Loop was discouraged; he immediately buried his face in his hands after the failed kick. 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