Ravens vs 49ers Witnesses a Bizarre Mix-Up as Referee Trips Lamar Jackson

The San Francisco 49ers are going against the Baltimore Ravens and the game couldn’t be more hyped. However, something happened early in the game that cost the Ravens a bit of their time. There aren’t a lot of times an official takes a hit and becomes a problem for a player while running.

During this important clash, though, a snippet of an official taking a hit is going viral, affecting Lamar Jackson in the meanwhile. Ari Meirov’s tweet on X is gaining immense attention as it shows how the referee was involved in something that caused the Ravens to lose the ball. The game just started and matters have already turned utterly competitive between the two sides.

Will the referee’s mistake cost Lamar Jackson and the Ravens this game?

Ari Meirov retweeted a video with another video hosting the caption, “Here’s the other angle of the ref tripping and Lamar having to navigate through him as well. This is rough.” The video shows Lamar Jackson in possession of the ball, facing a blitz. To save himself, he starts pedaling back and so does the referee.

The official then trips while being out of Lamar Jackson’s view. As he was running, trying to save himself, Jackson tripped because of the referee and threw the ball away. Unfortunately, the referee is part of the play and his interfering by accident is of no consequence to the play.

So, this resulted in wasted time and a wasted possession for the Baltimore Ravens. Also, we cannot ignore the fact that this could have been a play where the Ravens could possibly have scored a touchdown. Following the unfortunate situation, will the Ravens be able to bounce back?

The Ravens are controlling the narrative of the clash

Despite Lamar Jackson being charged with intentional grounding, the Ravens were able to find their groove. They took the lead when Gus Edwards made a 1-yard TD run. The game is particularly going bad for Brock Purdy, who has thrown 3 interceptions so far, changing the course of the game. However, the 49ers are doing an exceptional job of covering Brock Purdy’s blemishes as well. Fred Warner blocked Jackson’s pass just when the 49ers needed it the most.

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For now, both defenses are doing a great job of not letting the opposition get any YACs. The 49ers, who heavily rely on YACs, haven’t been able to get past the Ravens’ defense. Also, the Ravens made a couple of botches here and there when Lamar Jackson threw a couple of incomplete passes due to some miscommunication. However, Baltimore’s QB hasn’t thrown a pick so far.

Who do you think will grab the final victory? Let us know your thoughts below.

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