‘The most crazy, amazing play in NFL history’ – 350+ pound defensive lineman makes jaw-dropping play in the open field
Who says nose tackles can't catch?
Don't tell Michael Pierce that.
The 355-pound nose tackle recorded his first interception of his career in the Baltimore Ravens 35-10 victory over the Cleveland Browns.
Pierce dropped into coverage, and stepped in front of a Bailey Zappe pass to snag the ball.
He secured the ball and immediately took a knee.
Celebrations ensued on the Baltimore sideline and all across the stadium.
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The Big Fella was getting all the love.
And the Ravens have clinched consecutive AFC North division titles.
They have locked up the three seed in the AFC and will either host the Los Angeles Chargers or the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Led by Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry, the Ravens are on the short list of Super Bowl contenders.
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After Saturday's performance, they are near the top of that list.
And if Pierce is snagging interceptions now, anything is possible.
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When asked after the game why Pierce took an immediate knee, he let everyone know that he didn't want his once-in-a-lifetime play turned into a joke or a meme.
"There's a long history of turning big-guy interceptions and fumbles and all that stuff into memes," Pierce said.
"At the risk of ruining a career play like that for myself, it's time to go home.
"So, the bus was out of gas. We're good."
Head coach John Harbaugh had high praise for Pierce's play.
"The most amazing play," Harbaugh told reporters.
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"The most crazy, amazing play in NFL history."
The Ravens are one of the hottest teams in the NFL and have guaranteed themselves at least one home playoff game.
It's going to be rocking at M&T Bank Stadium next week.
Especially if Pierce records another interception.
Rumble big man, rumble.
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