But Blackjacks wide receiver LaMark Brown responded with a 7-yard TD pass from Randy Hippeard to cut the deficit to 34-28.

The Atlantic City defense then stopped the Baltimore for the first time in the game. A few plays later, Kendrick Ings caught a 4-yard TD pass that capped the scoring.

“It always feels good to score,” Ings said. “It’s feels even better when you score to put the team up. We executed well, and I’ve got to give it all to the guys up front, my coaches and the quarterback (Hippeard) for making the great throw.”

On the ensuing drive, Dillon forced a fumble that was recovered by Keiron Jones. But as Atlantic City attempted to extend its lead, wide receiver Antwane Grant fumbled for the second time in the game.

The Blackjacks’ defense had to make one more stop. And with 3 minutes, 48 seconds left in regulation, they could not afford to allow another score.

Baltimore started at its own 9-yard-line and marched down the field to Atlantic City’s 5. After failing to find the end zone, the Brigade settled for a field-goal attempt to likely win the game.

But Dillon had other plans.