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Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely might be rethinking his footwear after Thursday's narrow loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The Ravens dropped their season opener 27-20, but the outcome could have been different if not for a critical moment in the final seconds.
Quarterback Lamar Jackson connected with Likely for what looked like a last-second touchdown, which would have given the Ravens a chance to tie or even win the game. However, replay officials ruled that Likely's toe was just barely out of bounds, wiping the score off the board and sealing the Chiefs' victory.
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely might be rethinking his footwear after Thursday's narrow loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The Ravens dropped their season opener 27-20, but the outcome could have been different if not for a critical moment in the final seconds.
Quarterback Lamar Jackson connected with Likely for what looked like a last-second touchdown, which would have given the Ravens a chance to tie or even win the game. However, replay officials ruled that Likely's toe was just barely out of bounds, wiping the score off the board and sealing the Chiefs' victory.
"I thought our guys [overcame] setbacks at times, and fought like crazy to overcome. It looked like we had an opportunity there to tie the game up and try to win," Ravens coach John Harbaugh said. "Didn't happen at the end, but our guys fought."
After the game, Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes didn't miss a chance to chime in with some lighthearted advice.
"Definitely nerve-wracking because it looked good from my angle on the sideline," Mahomes said. "But then the first view you could see his cleat. You have to wear white cleats next time. That's my advice for him."
Jackson's reaction
Not everyone on the Ravens roster was convinced the call should have been reversed. Linebacker Roquan Smith told reporters he believed there wasn't enough clear evidence to overturn the initial touchdown ruling.
"I still think it was a touchdown," Jackson noted.