Lamar Jackson and Ravens Lose by a Toe in Season Opener Against Chiefs

The Baltimore Ravens suffered a heart-wrenching 27-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the season opener after a last-second touchdown by Isaiah Likely was overturned by the officials. Initially, an official ruled that Likely had both feet inbounds in the back of the end zone, giving the Ravens a chance to win with a 2-point conversion. However, a replay review showed that the front of Likely’s right foot had touched the out-of-bounds line, leading to the call being overturned.

Despite the disappointment, Lamar Jackson and the Ravens nearly pulled off a thrilling comeback. With five seconds left on the clock and at the Kansas City 10-yard line, Jackson scrambled in the pocket before throwing a pass to Likely in the end zone. Although the initial ruling was a touchdown, it was eventually overturned, resulting in Kansas City’s victory.

If the touchdown had counted, the Ravens would have been one point behind the Chiefs with no time remaining. The loss meant the Chiefs extended their streak to 23 consecutive wins when leading by 10 points or more entering the fourth quarter. For Jackson and the Ravens, it was a bitter defeat, especially after coming so close to a remarkable victory.

Lamar Jackson expressed his belief that the play should have been ruled a touchdown and still maintained that sentiment after the game. Isaiah Likely, who had a career game with nine catches and 111 yards, was disheartened by the call but acknowledged that there was nothing more that could be done at that point. Ravens head coach, John Harbaugh, also weighed in on the controversial call, emphasizing the team’s disappointment with the outcome.

While the loss was a tough pill to swallow for the Ravens, it is essential for the team to regroup and focus on the games ahead. The NFL season is a long and grueling journey, and this defeat should serve as motivation for the team to work harder and improve in all areas. Lamar Jackson and his teammates will have to put this setback behind them and concentrate on their next opponents to bounce back from the disappointing season opener.