Ravens Fall to Chiefs in Dramatic Finish Due to Controversial Call
The Baltimore Ravens fell 27-20 to the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2025 NFL Season Kickoff. In the final play of the game, Lamar Jackson threw a precise pass to Isaiah Likely in the end zone, but a toe-tap by Likely was ruled out of bounds, nullifying the touchdown that would have tied the game.
Although the referees initially ruled the catch as a touchdown, a video review revealed that Likely did not manage to keep both feet in bounds, leading to a reversal of the decision. This left the Ravens without a chance to attempt a two-point conversion that could have secured a victory.
Isaiah Likely, who had been the Ravens' top receiver with 111 yards in the game, was at the center of the dramatic finish. His near-catch ended a hard-fought battle, leaving the Ravens just inches away from changing the outcome.
In the end, the Chiefs celebrated their victory while the Ravens were left with a bitter defeat, marked by what might have been a game-changing play.