Carl Nassib makes NFL history when the Las Vegas Raiders beat the Baltimore Ravens in the thriller

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Nassib starred in the Raiders ’thrilling 33-27 victory over the Baltimore Ravens (the first game with fans at the Allegiant Stadium) and produced a decisive sack to Ravens quarterback Lemar Jackson in overtime.

That play set up the game’s winning touchdown for the Raiders, as great receiver Zay Jones caught Derek Carr’s 31-yard pass.

“It was really special. I’m very happy that we got the victory the day he did a little bit of history which was very nice to do,” Nassib told reporters.

“If there were a lot of people in the LGBTQ community who would have helped me get where I am. I’m very grateful for that. I can’t wait to get to Pittsburgh next week and move on.”

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Nassib reacts after making an attack in the second quarter.
Earlier this year, 28-year-old Nassib, who has played for three teams for five years in the NFL, became the first active player in league history to announce he was gay.

Asked about his sack in Jackson, Nassib added, “The ball is everything. Getting changes is the mark or breaking a good defense … I was glad I could get the ball out in a really tough situation. “.

At the start of Monday’s roller coaster season in the roller coasters, the Ravens moved to the top spot 14-0, only for the Raiders to come back again and again, tying the game on three different occasions in the fourth quarter.

With seven seconds left in the fourth quarter, Daniel Carlson scored a 55-yard field goal for the race to tie the game at 27-27.

The Raiders seemed to seal the win on a Bryan Edwards catch and dive over the goal line in overtime. A touchdown on the field was ruled out, which sparked wild celebrations, but reviewing the replay showed Wilson was down before the ball crossed the goal line.

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Fans cheer on the Raiders at the Allegiant Stadium.

As the Raiders continued to push for victory, a Carr throw was deflected and intercepted in the end zone by Anthony Averett.

Still, the Ravens’ joy was short-lived as Nassib fired Jackson, forcing a rumble that was picked up by Darius Philon, before Carr found Jones for the game’s winning touchdown to the delight of the Ravens. local fans.

“It was a banana,” Nassib said of the atmosphere, adding, “We loved the excitement. It was absolutely amazing that the fans came back. This was my first experience with Raiders fans, with different from the best NFL fans I’ve ever seen. “

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