DeAndre Hopkins weighs in on NFL officiating controversy in Ravens' loss to Steelers

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DeAndre Hopkins weighs in on NFL officiating controversy in Ravens' loss to Steelers image

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There were several questionable calls in the Baltimore Ravens' loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. For starters, Aaron Rodgers threw a pass that was originally ruled an interception after it was batted down into his arms but pulled away by Teddye Buchanan.

However, it was overturned after officials said Rodgers was down with possession. Travis Jones was also called for a penalty on a field goal that led to the Steelers scoring a touchdown.

The most controversial call of all, though, was a Lamar Jackson pass to Isaiah Likely in the end zone that was ruled incomplete, despite Likely catching the pass and seemingly taking two steps before the ball was knocked out of his hands. Fans were shocked that the pass was ruled incomplete, as was Ravens wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, who voiced his displeasure on X in a now-deleted post.

"13 years in the league, how many steps do you need in the end zone for a TD?" Hopkins posted.

It's clear the future Hall of Fame wideout is frustrated by the call, as are Ravens fans who feel like it may have cost them the win. Now at 6-7, the Ravens have a tough road ahead, with a trip to Cincinnati to face the Bengals on tap, as well as games against the New England Patriots, Green Bay Packers, and Steelers to close out the year.

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