BALTIMORE (AP) —

Isaiah Likely clasped his hands around the football in the end zone and took a couple of steps forward. The referee signaled a touchdown, and the Baltimore Ravens and their fans began to celebrate the go-ahead score in the fourth quarter of a pivotal game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

An instant later, the touchdown call was overturned. A replay review showed Likely lost control of the ball before taking a third step with it, and the incomplete pass turned out to be a significant factor in Baltimore's 27-22 defeat Sunday. Advertisement

In a season that hasn't remotely met expectations, the Ravens were dealt another devastating blow by a very close and controversial call.

At first glance, it appeared as if Likely held the ball long enough before Pittsburgh corner

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