Although the Baltimore Ravens ended up being one Isaiah Likely shoe size away from a potential comeback win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night, one offensive player stepped up in a big way in the game's final two plays.
Ravens running back Justice Hill, lining up in the backfield next to Lamar Jackson for the last two plays, was given a task that's extremely difficult for even the best offensive linemen in the game: Stop five-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Chris Jones from getting to his quarterback.
Hill, who stands 5'10" and weighs 195 pounds, ended up meeting the 6'6", 310-pound Jones in the backfield on both plays. Hill got just enough of Jones on the second-to-last play of the game to allow Jackson to throw a pass, and blocked the Chiefs star for a good four seconds on the game's final snap.
The Ravens decided to block CHRIS JONES WITH JUSTICE HILL 1X1 on the last two plays.
— Tyler Loechner (@LoechnerNFL) September 6, 2024
The size difference 🤣 🤣 pic.twitter.com/3yLgm4GW4d
not ideal pic.twitter.com/kFYkellBuU
— Nate Tice (@Nate_Tice) September 6, 2024
NFL fans were impressed:
I can't believe how well he actually did.
— Chuck Bass (@ChuckFBass) September 6, 2024
All i see is a man who did his job
— Adarsh kamal (@k38253770) September 6, 2024
He did better than I thought he would
— Ice Cold Football (@icecoldfootball) September 6, 2024
Justice Hill took on Chris Jones 1 on 1 in pass pro last night and didn’t fold I got so much respect for that dude lol
— RAMEY (@HoodieRamey) September 6, 2024
Justice Hill has been such an unsung hero for the Ravens for a while now, and last night really hammered it home. Powerful runner, soft hands out of the backfield (maybe the only recent Ravens RB to have sense for that aspect), all heart in pass pro. Glad to have him on his deal.
— Jake Louque (@jakelouque) September 6, 2024
OC to Justice Hill pre snap pic.twitter.com/zelwlHyvdu https://t.co/zlUe1MuApA
— Alex 👋 (@Dubs408) September 6, 2024
Hill only rushed one time for three yards in the opener, but he ended up playing six more snaps (43) than starting running back Derrick Henry (37) in Baltimore's loss—thanks in part to his impressive pass protection.
Jones, who has nearly a foot of height and about 115 pounds on Hill, couldn't get to Jackson on the game's final two plays, but he still finished the game with one sack and three total tackles.
The Chiefs (1–0) return to the field next Sunday to host the Cincinnati Bengals, while the Ravens will look for their first win in Week 2 against the Las Vegas Raiders.
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This article was originally published on www.si.com as NFL Fans Applaud Justice Hill for Heroic Effort vs. Chris Jones on Ravens' Last Play.
