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John Harbaugh slams unclear catch rule after crucial Ravens touchdown is reversed

Dec 8, 2025, 6:34 PM20
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John Harbaugh slams unclear catch rule after crucial Ravens touchdown is reversed

  • In a recent match, the Ravens had a touchdown call reversed due to a disputed catch.
  • The ruling, explained by NFL officials, led to a narrow defeat for the Ravens against their division rivals.
  • John Harbaugh's comments reflect ongoing confusion surrounding the catch rule and its implications for game outcomes.
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In an intense game on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at home, the Baltimore Ravens faced the Pittsburgh Steelers in a crucial AFC North matchup. The Ravens thought they had secured a go-ahead touchdown when Isaiah Likely caught a pass from quarterback Lamar Jackson in the end zone. However, the officials ruled the play an incompletion after Joey Porter Jr. knocked the ball from Likely's hands. Despite the initial call being a touchdown, NFL official Mark Butterworth explained that the play was overturned due to Likely not completing the catch as he could not secure a third step before the ball was knocked away. Ravens coach John Harbaugh expressed his frustration with the catch rule, stating that it is

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