Bengals beat former FSU football star Jalen Ramsey deep in Super Bowl. But was there a penalty?
One of the biggest matchups heading into Super Bowl 56 was Los Angeles Rams star cornerback Jalen Ramsey vs. Cincinnati Bengals rookie receiver Ja'Marr Chase.
But the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year made one big catch on the former Florida State defensive back in the first half. And shortly after halftime, another Bengals wideout, Tee Higgins, torched Ramsey for a 75-yard touchdown to give Cincinnati the lead.
But did Higgins have an illegal helping hand? Replays showed the receiver had his hand inside Ramsey's facemask, which could have resulted in a penalty and a negation of the touchdown.
Tee Higgins definitely got away with one. Grabbed Ramsey's facemask. pic.twitter.com/yg4yFxd9VY
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) February 14, 2022
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Ramsey certainly thought so. Those following the Super Bowl on Twitter had varying thoughts on the situation, with some just happy to laugh at the expressive Ram.
Here's a look at Twitter's response:
Defending Jalen Ramsey
Cornerbacks need to form their own union. These are inhumane working conditions in a league that refuses to protect them. Jalen Ramsey should call OSHA
— Alex Kirshner (@alex_kirshner) February 14, 2022
That’s a missed call if there ever was one. Wow. Tough break for Jalen Ramsey.
— Lindsey Thiry (@LindseyThiry) February 14, 2022
“Ramsey fell down” is the really nice way to say “the WR slung him to the ground by the facemask”
— Mitchell Schwartz (@MitchSchwartz71) February 14, 2022
“There’s a little contact there!” as Jalen Ramsey’s head is turned 180 degrees by a facemask
— Bill Barnwell (@billbarnwell) February 14, 2022
Attacking Jalen Ramsey
For the best corner in the game — Jalen Ramsey gets beat pretty regularly.
— Colin Cowherd (@ColinCowherd) February 14, 2022
Oh Burrow built different. He is going after Ramsey. That’s 2 Bombs over Baghdad on him now.
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) February 14, 2022
Fans back Miami Dolphins' Xavien Howard as best in the NFL
Some fans on Twitter (many of them Miami Dolphins fans) took the opportunity to state the case for Xavien Howard as the best cornerback in the NFL.
Xavien Howard would never get cooked like this
— DWAT 🎸 (@miami_fuego) February 14, 2022
XAVIEN HOWARD IS SO MUCH BETTER THAN JALEN RAMSEY
— 🐬🌴𝕸𝖎𝖐𝖊𝖞🌴🐬 (@HollandHitStick) February 14, 2022
Jalen Ramsey is NOT the best corner in the NFL. It’s Xavien Howard! https://t.co/eN8jZFrFJQ
— Raptors Szn 🍁 (@RapsSzn_) February 14, 2022
Xavien Howard is the best corner in football, I’ve seen enough
— 𝐵𝑒𝑛𝑗𝑎𝑚𝑖𝑛 (@benjyvol) February 14, 2022
They said this man was better than Xavien Howard LMFAO
— 🎱 (@Elevated_Luis) February 14, 2022
Imagine saying he is better then Xavien Howard
— McBride⚾️ (@McBrideBrandon_) February 14, 2022
Clowning Jalen Ramsey
“Let Jalen Ramsey cook!” pic.twitter.com/xoePsmBZ7e
— 𝙟𝙖𝙮𝙙𝙚𝙣 💥 (@houjayden) February 14, 2022
Jalen Ramsey trying to cover Tee Higgins pic.twitter.com/iTaZMUestU
— BetMGM 🦁 (@BetMGM) February 14, 2022
Higgins pulls Ramsey’s face mask… is anyone gonna review that?
NFL: pic.twitter.com/jDSb5vcldJ— Fantasy Footballers (@TheFFBallers) February 14, 2022
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Jalen ramsey right now: pic.twitter.com/rGeWd6uIMr
— Headache (@Dj78902) February 14, 2022
Jalen Ramsey being exposed tonight pic.twitter.com/swqzVHIo5J
— Footballism™ (@FootbaIIism) February 14, 2022
Bengals WRs vs Jalen Ramsey todaypic.twitter.com/JzaH0E2MCn
— PFF Fantasy Football (@PFF_Fantasy) February 14, 2022
This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Jalen Ramsey beat by Tee Higgins in Super Bowl 2022: Twitter reacts
