US EditionHarbaugh Spoke with League Office About Reversed Likely Touchdown
Instant replay officials upheld the overturn as correct because Likely did not complete a football move before the ball was dislodged, impacting the Ravens-Steelers late-game outcome.
- On Sunday, Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely had a touchdown overturned by instant replay late in the fourth quarter, wiping away a would-have lead and altering the decisive possession.
- NFL replay officials said Mark Butterworth noted Likely had control and two feet down, but the ball was ripped out before a third step, while Gene Steratore explained all three elements of a catch must be completed.
- With fewer than three minutes remaining, Lamar Jackson dropped back and hit Likely for a 13-yard reception initially ruled a touchdown; Likely said, `They made a call`, and Mike Tomlin admitted he did not think it was a touchdown.
- The outcome leaves Baltimore 6-7, one game behind Pittsburgh at 7-6 in the AFC North with four weeks left, while SportsLine said Baltimore's playoff chances would have climbed to about 70% with a win.
- Facing a shrinking margin for error, the 2025 Baltimore Ravens rank poorly in key metrics and face pressure, with Roquan Smith saying `The talent's there, but it's not about the talent` and John Harbaugh citing `a lot of breakdowns`.
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Harbaugh spoke with league office about reversed Likely touchdown
It's inevitable. NFL players, coaches and fans face it every year: the definition of a catch, and its application in real time. WATCH: Harbaugh spoke with league office about reversed Likely touchdown Harbaugh spoke with league office about reversed Likely touchdown That was tested in the Baltimore Ravens' loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, including what may have been the game's biggest play: the Isaiah Likely catch in the end zone late in the 4t…
Overturned Likely TD among Ravens' ref issues
After a critical 27-22 loss to the rival Steelers, many of the Ravens questioned calls made by the referees -- notably an overturned touchdown reception by Isaiah Likely in the fourth quarter -- that ultimately could cost them a chance at the postseason.
Questionable call takes crucial TD away from Ravens in close loss to divisional rivals
A huge call took a touchdown off the board for the Baltimore Ravens as a crucial catch in the end zone was ruled incomplete in the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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