In the thrilling game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Kansas City Chiefs, it all came down to a single inch. As they say, football is a game of inches, but this time it was truly a matter of one singular inch that determined the outcome of the match.
With the Ravens trailing by seven points, tight end Isaiah Likely seemed to have caught a game-tying touchdown as time expired. Head coach John Harbaugh quickly signaled for a two-point conversion attempt, aiming to avoid overtime and go for the win. However, upon review, it was revealed that Likely’s right foot had landed just one inch out of bounds in the end zone, negating the touchdown and sealing the Chiefs’ 27-20 victory.
The Ravens had marched all the way from their own 13-yard line to the Chiefs’ 10-yard line with no timeouts left and just under two minutes on the clock. Quarterback Lamar Jackson delivered an impressive performance, using his legs to scramble for first downs before connecting with Rashod Bateman for a crucial 38-yard gain. However, despite having open receivers, the Ravens ultimately fell short as back-to-back incomplete passes left them with just one final play.
By the slimmest of margins, the Ravens were unable to capitalize on their red zone opportunity, falling just short of forcing overtime. On the Chiefs’ side, rookie receiver Xavier Worthy stole the show with two touchdowns in his debut game. Displaying his blazing speed, Worthy scored on a 21-yard run on his first touch and later hauled in a 35-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter to secure the Chiefs’ victory. The game was a true testament to the fine margins that can determine the outcome of a football match, with every inch proving to be crucial in the end.
