The Baltimore Ravens' social media team went viral on social media following Thursday night's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs after a post celebrating Isaiah Likely's overturned touchdown was called out by X's community notes.
The Baltimore Ravens social media team became the subject of viral mockery on social media following Thursday night's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The team prematurely celebrated a potential game-tying touchdown by Isaiah Likely, only to have the play overturned by replay.
With no time remaining on the clock, reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson found Likely in the back of the end zone for what appeared to be the touchdown that would tie the game. However, upon review, referee Shawn Hochuli determined that Likely was out of bounds by a toe, negating the score and handing the Chiefs their first victory of the season.
Ravens Social Media Team Goes Viral for Celebrating Overturned Touchdown
The Ravens' social media team had already posted a celebratory message on X, reading "TOUCHDOWN OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tune in on NBC." However, the dreaded community notes on X, meant for fact-checking and contextualizing posts, quickly chimed in with a blunt reality check: "No, it wasn't."
The Ravens, naturally, disagreed with the ruling, with both Jackson and head coach John Harbaugh expressing their belief that it was a touchdown.
Ravens Social Media Team Goes Viral for Celebrating Overturned Touchdown
"I thought it was a touchdown," Jackson said. "Still think it was a touchdown."
"I thought he had his foot in. I know the line is right there, but I thought he had it in," Harbaugh added.
Ravens Social Media Team Goes Viral for Celebrating Overturned Touchdown
However, the Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes, who threw for 360 yards and three touchdowns in the game, was not amused by the Ravens' complaints.
"Definitely nerve-wracking because it looked good from my angle on the sideline," Mahomes said, "but then the first view you could see his cleat. ... You have to wear white cleats next time. That's my advice for him."
While the Ravens were understandably disappointed with the outcome, they can take solace in the fact that the overturned touchdown did not ultimately cost them the game. They still have plenty of talent on both sides of the ball and should be a contender in the AFC this season.
However, the viral mockery their social media team endured will likely serve as a reminder to always wait for the official ruling before celebrating a victory.
