BALTIMORE -- After a critical 27-22 loss to the rival Pittsburgh Steelers , many of the Baltimore 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.
The referees initially ruled Likely had scored on a 13-yard pass from quarterback Lamar Jackson -- which would have given the Ravens a one-point lead with 2:43 remaining -- despite the tight end losing the ball in the end zone. Ravens coach John Harbaugh enthusiastically lifted both his hands in the air, and Jackson celebrated by clapping his teammates' hands.
But less than a minute later, referee Alex Moore announced it was an incompletion. Likely had the ball punched out by Steelers cornerba

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