ExtremeRavens Posted December 23, 2024 Posted December 23, 2024 Lamar Jackson’s comedic timing was impeccable. Just one minute before stepping up to the lectern for his weekly media availability, Ravens coach John Harbaugh fielded questions. The last of which concerned the highly anticipated halftime show for their Christmas Day game against the Texans, which will be performed on Netflix’s livestream by the most decorated Grammy Award winner and Houston native, Beyoncé. “Wasn’t there a time when somebody was out peeking outside the locker room door during the Super Bowl or something like that?” Harbaugh asked. “Was there some story on that?” It was Bengals kicker Evan McPherson in 2022. While his teammates were in the locker room game planning for the second half and how to overcome a 13-10 deficit, McPherson stayed on the field to watch Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar. Harbaugh smiled. “There will be big trouble,” he said if his players follow McPherson’s lead. The veteran coach left the scrum in good spirits out toward his left. His quarterback flanked in from the opposite side and grabbed the mic for his turn, unaware of the preceding exchange. The second question for Jackson — whose favorite Beyoncé song “Irreplaceable” features the lyrics “to the left” — was whether he’ll be bummed to miss such a high-profile performance. “No,” he said, “because I’m going to go out there and watch. [It’ll be my] first time seeing Beyoncé perform, and it’s at our game — that’s dope. I’m going to go out and watch. Sorry, Harbaugh, sorry. Sorry, fellas.” Is the thinking the Ravens will be up at halftime, playing at a level they expect so players could catch some of the show? “I’m not even thinking about the lead,” Jackson laughed. “I was just thinking about seeing Beyoncé for the first time. Not saying it like that; no disrespect or [anything] because I know how people can take things. Next question.” Despite the jovial nature of Monday’s news conference coming off a significant win over the archrival Steelers, it’s unlikely any Raven will peek out of the visiting locker room at NRG Stadium. Even if it’s “Queen B” performing. “I like Beyoncé, though,” Harbaugh said. “I can’t say I’m a huge Beyoncé fan, but I think I like her.” A reporter chimed in to remind Harbaugh that Beyoncé was the halftime performer when Baltimore beat the 49ers in the Super Bowl on Feb. 3, 2013. “Did she? That’s good to know,” Harbaugh said. “I do remember that now. Focus, focus.” Have a news tip? Contact Sam Cohn at scohn@baltsun.com, 410-332-6200 and x.com/samdcohn. Week 17 Ravens at Texans Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. TV/Stream: CBS, Netflix Radio: 97.9 FM, 101.5 FM, 1090 AM Line: Ravens by 5 1/2 Beyoncé will perform at halftime on Christmas Day during the Ravens vs. Texans game in Houston. (Screenshot) View the full article Quote
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