Lamar Jackson, John Harbaugh react to the crucial non-DPI call in Ravens' Week 3 loss vs. Colts
The Baltimore Ravens did not have much to go their way in the second half of their Week 3 home defeat to the Indianapolis Colts. They also had multiple decisions made by the officiating crew that did not side their way. For one, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson targeted wide receiver Zay Flowers on a crucial […]
The Baltimore Ravens did not have much to go their way in the second half of their Week 3 home defeat to the Indianapolis Colts. They also had multiple decisions made by the officiating crew that did not side their way.
For one, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson targeted wide receiver Zay Flowers on a crucial fourth down play in the overtime period. Flowers appeared to have been held a bit by Colts linebacker E.J. Speed on his route, but the officials elected not to throw the flag for a defensive pass interference penalty.
The Colts ended up receiving possession after Baltimore turned the ball over on downs, and in the end, kicker Matt Gay delivered with a game-winning 53-yard field goal to move Indianapolis to a 2-1 record on the season.
Cameras were rolling as John Harbaugh was quite livid with the decision from the officials to not issue a defensive pass inference penalty to Speed, and the longtime Ravens head coach was asked about the no-call during his postgame press conference.
"The pass interference?" Harbaugh said. "Did I get an explanation? No. I didn’t get an explanation."
As with Harbaugh, Jackson opted not to pinpoint the blame on the late no-call as the reason why the Ravens failed to make it three straight wins to open up the season.
"We had plenty of opportunities in the game to finish strong, but it is what it is," Jackson said when asked about the no-call during his post-game press conference. "[We] live to fight another day.”
The Ravens will have their second AFC North matchup coming up next, as they will meet the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Week 4.
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