Ravens lobby for pass interference on final play of Steelers' 28-24 victory

BALTIMORE — Three pass interference calls were made against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium.

That was three more than were called against the Pittsburgh Steelers in their 28-24 victory.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh thought at least one flag was warranted against the Steelers — on the last play of the game.

Lamar Jackson’s final heave from 23 yards into the end zone was intended for wide receiver Willie Snead. It was knocked down by safety Minkah Fitzpatrick as the clock ran out, allowing the Steelers to escape with their unbeaten record intact.

Harbaugh lobbied for a flag, noting Fitzpatrick’s shoulder made contact with Snead’s helmet.

“They didn’t say a word about it,” Harbaugh said. “They just ran off the field.”

Snead had five catches for 106 yards. His 32-yard catch gave the Ravens a first down at the Steelers 23 with the clock winding down.

“I feel for him a little bit because I think if that play would’ve been made in the end zone, to win the game, it would’ve been historic,” Harbaugh said. “It would’ve been that kind of play. You just want to see your guys protected. You want to see them protected just like the rules say they should be.”

Harbaugh pointed at his head after the game while trying to get the back judge’s attention.

“I was asking him about the hit to the head on the pass in the end zone,” Harbaugh said.

Cornerback Justin Layne hit Snead low and Fitzpatrick came in high to break up the final pass.

“It could have gone either way, to be honest,” Snead said. “When I got hit, it just happened so quick. As soon as the ball touched my hands, I got hit. … I didn’t know how he hit me, seriously, but I got hit in the head. So, I’ll just leave it at that.”

The Ravens also thought the officials erred by allowing too many seconds to run off the clock after Snead’s final reception. Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward was injured on the play.

The clock showed 17 seconds when Snead was tackled. Heyward was on the ground holding his leg, but the clock didn’t stop immediately. Play wasn’t halted until quarterback Lamar Jackson went to take the snap with eight seconds to go.

Harbaugh thought more time would be added to the clock. It didn’t happen.

“I asked about the time,” Harbaugh said. “I was given no answer on that. I think they said the time was fine.”