It looks like you’re referring to a moment when Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was caught on a hot mic during a game, seemingly expressing frustration with the referees. During the Ravens’ 28-25 victory over the Dallas Cowboys, Jackson was overheard telling officials to “stop cheating us, bro” late in the fourth quarter.
The Ravens were penalized 13 times in that game, significantly more than the Cowboys, who only had six penalties. The disparity in penalties likely fueled Jackson’s frustration, though he later backpedaled on his comments. Moments like this are common in high-pressure games, and emotions often run high on the field.
Sounds like Lamar Jackson says, “Stop cheating us, bro.”
This was after the drive in which refs called Odafe Oweh for roughing the passer.
Lamar took matters into his own hands after the comment, and closed out the win on the next drive.pic.twitter.com/RfC1VOKqmj
— Sarah Ellison (@sgellison) September 23, 2024
When asked about his hot mic comment on Wednesday, **Lamar Jackson** downplayed the situation and suggested that his remark had nothing to do with the officials. Jackson was caught on camera during the Ravens’ 28-25 victory over the Cowboys, saying, “stop cheating us, bro,” which appeared to be directed at the referees in the heat of the moment.
However, when questioned later, Jackson clarified or tried to shift the context of his comment, implying that it was not necessarily aimed at the officials. This is a common move by players to avoid further scrutiny or fines from the league, especially when frustration and intensity boil over during games. Jackson, like many athletes, likely wanted to defuse the situation in his post-game or midweek media interactions.
Lamar Jackson was asked about his comment picked up by mics during the broadcast when he said, "Stop cheating us, bro."
"I wasn't mad at the refs. The refs are doing their job. Whatever they see, they're going to call it. They only got two eyes. They can't see everything. …… pic.twitter.com/pJ4von5Gxz
— Sarah Ellison (@sgellison) September 25, 2024
Lamar Jackson addressed the hot mic incident by clarifying that he wasn’t upset with the referees. He explained, “I wasn’t mad at the refs. The refs are doing their job. Whatever they see, they’re going to call it. They only got two eyes. They can’t see everything.” He went on to say that while he made the comment “stop cheating us,” it wasn’t directed at the officials but more of an emotional outburst, adding, “I’m just talking out into the world. I’m playing football, trying to win.”
It’s clear Jackson wanted to avoid any perception of criticizing the referees, likely to prevent a fine from the league. In the heat of the game, emotions run high, but his explanation shifts the narrative, suggesting his frustration was general rather than aimed specifically at the officials.
Interestingly, after making the comment, Jackson executed a brilliant fake play on the very next snap, sealing the Ravens’ win, showing how he quickly refocused and made a pivotal contribution to the victory.
