Ravens Coach Defends Lamar Jackson After Altercation with Bills Fan

In the aftermath of the Baltimore Ravens' narrow 41-40 loss to the Buffalo Bills on September 11, 2025, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh has come out in support of his star quarterback Lamar Jackson. During the game, several Ravens players were celebrating behind the corner of the end zone when a 17-year-old Bills fan reached out and shoved wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, then did the same to Jackson.

Jackson responded by pushing the fan back with two hands to the chest. The fan was promptly ejected by stadium security and has since been banned indefinitely by the NFL. Harbaugh stated that he found the incident "understandable," arguing that players should be allowed to celebrate with their teammates without being "attacked by a fan."

The coach also criticized the behavior of some Bills fans, noting that a "frozen water bottle" had been thrown at running back Derrick Henry when he scored to put the Ravens up 40-25. Harbaugh said he had not heard anything from the league about the altercation involving Jackson, but emphasized that he didn't know how he or any other player would respond in such a situation.

Despite the loss, Harbaugh's defense of his players' actions has resonated with Ravens fans, who appreciate his willingness to stand up for their team in the face of unruly fan behavior.