Ravens Fans Blame Announcer For Jinxing Justin Tucker's Extra Point
BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- With under 30 seconds left, Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker went out to kick for an extra point that could tie the game with just seconds left to play against the New Orleans Saints.
Instead, Tucker missed the point, leaving the Ravens trailing behind the Saints at 24-23, ultimately handing New Orleans the victory.
Missed Extra Point Gets Saints Past Ravens 24-23
It's the first career extra point miss for the man dubbed the "most accurate kicker in NFL history."
Now, Ravens fans are saying the announcer jinxed Tucker.
Right before the kicker went to make the extra point, the announcer pointed out that Tucker had never missed an extra point.
The announcers jinx Tuck
— WarrenMG (@WarrenMG5) October 21, 2018
The stupid announcer jinxed him! Ugh
— Elaine Dolina (@Lainielou73) October 21, 2018
Yup he did, energy is very real. He said it the entire game. But it's all good we still love Tucker ???????????? best kicker ever.
— Krys✨???? (@krys_only1me) October 21, 2018
A Saints fan even agreed on Twitter
@jtuck9 blame the announcers they jinxed you ???? I'm a saints fans tho so I'm thanking them . sorry bro
— D'vonte Streeter (@centralboi) October 21, 2018
Tucker ran off the field, shaking his head. He looked shocked as well.
At a press conference after the game, Tucker said, "The guys in the locker room that have my back, that means the world to me."
"The guys in the locker room that have my back, that means the world to me." pic.twitter.com/oSPn1WebvP
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) October 21, 2018
WJZ Sports Director Mark Viviano said Sunday Coach John Harbaugh said the game didn't come down to one play.
"He's won so many games for us, he's our kicker...it never comes down to one play," Harbaugh said after the game.
Coach Harbaugh on positives from the rookie class. pic.twitter.com/o1BfKfcZMA
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) October 21, 2018
Quarterback Joe Flacco also had Tucker's back.
"You feel for your brother," Flacco said. "We've all been there- I have been many times. Justin is the best in the world at what he does. It's not going to be a problem."
"It's part of football." pic.twitter.com/DmYE5yINn1
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) October 21, 2018
But some Ravens fans took to Twitter to tell Tucker he was still their favorite.
@jtuck9 it's all good buddy
— Grason (@gustavgray) October 21, 2018
Tough loss but this @ravens team is gritty. @jtuck9 is still the GOAT and will be making clutch kicks for us for years to come.
— Yuriy Guzman (@yuriyguzman) October 21, 2018
@jtuck9 you're still the best in the world. Keep ya head up. #RavensFlock
— AD (Jade Cargill = TBS | Scorpio Sky=TNT) (@ADLegend21) October 21, 2018
WJZ's Mark Viviano reminded NFL fans of Billy Cundiff's miss during the playoffs.
Justin Tucker & Billy Cundiff have never been mentioned in the same sentence (as far as I've heard). They probably will be tonight.
— Mark Viviano (@MarkWJZ) October 21, 2018
Yes- much different circumstances (reg season v playoffs)...but , wow.
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