Watch: Lamar Jackson, Isaiah Likely connect for incredible TD

Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely. Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Watch: Lamar Jackson, Isaiah Likely connect for incredible, 'unlikely' highlight-reel touchdown

By Adam Gretz | Last updated Sep 5, 2024 11:30 PM ET

After scoring on its opening drive of the season, the Baltimore Ravens offense had run into a wall for the next two-and-a-half quarters in Thursday's season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs.

They finally broke through that wall early in the fourth quarter when quarterback Lamar Jackson and tight end Isaiah Likely connected for an incredible touchdown to cut into what was at the time a 10-point Chiefs lead.

After avoiding the Chiefs pass rush and scrambling off to his right, Jackson looked toward Likely with a downfield pass. Likely not only made a great catch in traffic, but he also managed to make several Chiefs defenders miss with an amazing run.

ISAIAH LIKELY SO GOOD

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— NFL (@NFL) September 6, 2024

That is the type of play that has made Jackson a two-time MVP. Likely has been a great No. 2 tight end option for the Ravens the past two years behind Mark Andrews, and he really started to shine last season when Andrews was sidelined.

With plays like this, the Ravens will be trying to get the football into his hands far more often.

Adam Gretz

Adam Gretz is a freelance writer based in Pittsburgh. He covers the NHL, NFL, MLB and NBA. Baseball is his favorite sport -- he is nearly halfway through his goal of seeing a game in every MLB ballpark. Catch him on Twitter @AGretz

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