Coach John Harbaugh was never going to shrug off the call that flipped Ravens–Steelers. After Baltimore’s 27-22 loss dropped them to 6-7 and a game back in the AFC North, the head coach zeroed in on the overturned Isaiah Likely touchdown that would have given the Ravens a fourth-quarter lead.

Officials told him Likely’s “third foot” was not down before the ball came loose, turning a ruled score into an incompletion and a turnover on downs. Harbaugh referenced the earlier Aaron Rodgers review as well, pointing out the inconsistency on what is or is not a catch and who has to “survive the ground.”

By the time he met reporters again, his frustration had hardened into one unforgettable line. As Jeff Zrebiec relayed, Harbaugh said the NFL’s catch rule “is about as clear as mud right now.

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