One of the more common ways NFL players and coaches sometimes characterize losses is by saying, “the ball didn’t bounce our way.” Or “luck wasn’t on our side” on a few plays that turned the game’s tide.
Judging by the way their matchup with the Dolphins started, the Ravens (-3.5) and safety Marcus Williams will probably find it hard to say they didn’t get the bounces. After Devin Duvernay gave Baltimore an early 7-0 lead on a kickoff return, it was on Miami and Tua Tagovailoa to answer. The quarterback would try to thread the needle on a pass to Tyreek Hill, but Williams broke on the ball for an easy deflection when there wasn’t enough mustard on it. Alright, next play. Moving on.
Well, except for Williams making a ridiculous show of concentration while lying on the ground for an incredible interception:
Wild INT by Marcus Williams pic.twitter.com/8vN1u2BgP9
— Billy M (@BillyM_91) September 18, 2022
How did Marcus Williams make this interception?!
📺: #MIAvsBAL on CBS
📱: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/LqzAxQaA7Q pic.twitter.com/8st7CbsREm— NFL (@NFL) September 18, 2022
Aside from general laws of physics, I still don’t know how that ball landed perfectly in a spot for Williams to keep it from hitting the ground. The ball did, indeed, bounce in favor of the Ravens.
Still, it’s not a pick if Williams doesn’t stay alert even while seemingly out of the play. A big-time, heads-up takeaway and a sparkling effort for Williams in the Ravens’ secondary.
NFL fans were amazed by Williams making a pick while lying on his back
Marcus Williams with an absurd interception. pic.twitter.com/WWLxU7Zg4m
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) September 18, 2022
Mannnnn https://t.co/wemwATV3jW
— Slick (@iamslick305) September 18, 2022
One of the most underrated players in football. https://t.co/DD7AnJ8ZDP
— Derrick (@Steelers_DB) September 18, 2022
HE'S THAT GUY!!!! https://t.co/PJPXQE5uYO
— LunchTime (@LunchTime015) September 18, 2022
This is an INCREDIBLE interception by Marcus Williams pic.twitter.com/chXRFKELIO
— Kevin Oestreicher (@koestreicher34) September 18, 2022
Marcus Williams just hauled that in with one hand as he laid on his back at the bottom of a pile. Holy hell.
— Ryan Mink (@ryanmink) September 18, 2022
Marcus Williams is playing like a top 3 safety he is a dog pic.twitter.com/V0txhOkMkC
— Kaz⚡️ (@KazTooWavy) September 18, 2022
Marcus Williams got 70 million for a reason
— AJ🖤✊🏾 (@amfrombmore) September 18, 2022
Marcus Williams.
That is all. #RavensFlock pic.twitter.com/gdW3jKShCB
— Nic Mason (@British_Raven19) September 18, 2022
