The NFL season opener was every part we love about soccer: an in depth contest that got here down the wire, a shocking showcase of two sensible quarterbacks, and ceaseless referee interference.
Ravens vs. Chiefs got here to a dramatic shut on the ultimate play of the sport when Lamar Jackson discovered tight finish Isaiah Possible in the back of the top zone on a go that will have despatched the sport to time beyond regulation, solely to be hit with the crushing realization that Possible was out of bounds by a toe.
Possible was an absolute star on Thursday night time. Not solely did he lead all Ravens in receiving yards, however this play got here shortly after a leaping catch try within the nook on the earlier play appeared that he sustained a severe harm. There was an actual probability for some legendary heroics, however it wasn’t to be.
Patrick Mahomes, ever the empath, had some recommendation for the younger participant transferring ahead.
#Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes’ recommendation to Isaiah Possible: “Put on white cleats subsequent time.”
— Charles Goldman (@goldmctNFL) September 6, 2024
Objectively he’s not mistaken. Refs have a troublesome time making the right name at the perfect of instances. If Possible was carrying white cleats that hit his toes there’s a severe probability officers would have mentioned there wasn’t sufficient to overrule the on-field name, which might have resulted in a landing.
After all, the Ravens may not have wanted to even fear about toes and ultimate play catches if offensive coordinator Todd Monken ran the rattling ball with Derrick Henry extra, or do not forget that Mark Andrews performs for his group — however I digress.