Al Michaels criticizes the referee at the end of the exciting Ravens-Bengals game: “Too many games end like this”

Fans were treated to the best Thursday night game in a long time and perhaps the best game of the year.

An AFC North battle ended with a two-point conversion between the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals in a virtual shootout that left the purple and gold squealing.

However, it’s pretty obvious that they got some help from the refs on Cincinnati’s final drive.

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The refs missed a facemask on the final drive and another who had previously rudely tackled the passer, but it ultimately didn’t matter as Ja’Marr Chase ended up scoring his third touchdown of the night, making it a one-point game .

But on the two-point call, Joe Burrow was hit near the facemask in what was often described as a rough outing against the passer, and Baltimore might have gotten away with two separate defensive players. Burrow’s pass to Tanner Hudson, who may have been held, was incomplete.

Terry McAulay felt the Ravens escaped with two penalties on the play that ultimately decided the game, as Cincinnati failed to recover their onside kick and play-by-play announcer Al Michaels wasn’t thrilled.

“Too many games end like this. That just happens. You miss calls. The whole. It’s so frustrating for the fans. So frustrating,” Michaels pleaded.

With 34 points scored in the fourth quarter, the game was an instant classic. Chase had 11 catches for 264 yards and three scores in the tough loss.

The reigning MVP in Lamar Jackson completed 25 of his 33 passes for 290 yards and four touchdowns, all from different receivers.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson scores a two-point conversion during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

In the two teams’ first game of the season, Baltimore won 41-38.

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Odafe Oweh (left) puts pressure on Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) as he passes the ball during the first half of an NFL football game on Thursday, November 7, 2024 in Baltimore passes. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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After a hard away defeat against the weak Cleveland Browns, it is now two wins in a row for the 7:3 Ravens. Meanwhile, Cincy fell to 4-6 as they still struggled with their competitors.

Baltimore will travel to Pittsburgh for another division game in Week 11, while Cincy will travel to Los Angeles for a date with the Chargers.

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