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Baltimore fans aren’t happy with a no call on the team’s final drive of an overtime loss to Indianapolis. Tied at 19-19, the Ravens missed on a key fourth down to keep the possession alive.
On first look, a Colts player appeared to hold a Ravens pass catcher which affected his ability to haul in the short pass. Indy took over after the turnover on downs and quickly drove for the winning score.
The back-and-forth contest needed an extra period to be decided. Indianapolis jumped out to a 13-7 lead, but Baltimore battled back to take a 14-13 lead at the end of the third quarter.
A Matt Gay field goal put the Colts back on top, one of his four 50-yard kicks on the day, but Justin Tucker would connect on a 50-yarder of his own for another lead change.
A safety with two minutes remaining gave the Ravens a three-point advantage, but the Colts wouldn’t go away. Gay tied things up to force overtime before eventually hitting the game-winner.
Baltimore supporters don’t think he should’ve gotten that opportunity, though.
On the team’s final drive, a Ravens receiver appeared to be held by a defender on a key fourth down incompletion.
Head coach John Harbaugh was furious not to see a flag dropped by the officiating crew, believing his team should’ve been owed a fresh set of downs.
You be the judge.
no flag thrown pic.twitter.com/7i9FDo7eWh
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) September 24, 2023
The ball was a bit in front of its intended target, though that might’ve had something to do with the defender being wrapped around the receiver’s hip.
Players and coaches were visibly upset on the field, and fans let their thoughts be known on social media after the loss.
“Horrible no call. Directly caused the outcome of the game.”
“Absolutely incredible that this wasn’t called.”
“The NFL has an officiating problem.”
The loss against the Colts drops the Ravens to 2-1 on the year. The team and its fans likely feel they should still be undefeated.