### 🚨BREAKING NEWS: Packers fan throws lighter at Coach John Harbaugh at Lambeau Field – 30-second video causes outrage throughout the NFL

Green Bay, Wisconsin, December 29, 2025 – A serious incident occurred at legendary Lambeau Field during the game between the Green Bay Packers and Baltimore Ravens, when an excited Packers fan threw a lighter directly at Ravens head coach John Harbaugh.

The 30-second video recording the entire incident went viral on social networks, causing outrage in the NFL community and causing the organizers to take urgent action.

The match took place in a tense atmosphere with Green Bay’s typical cold weather. The Ravens took the lead in the third quarter thanks to a stellar performance from Lamar Jackson, but the Packers were trying to turn the game around.

At the timeout situation on the Ravens sideline, Coach Harbaugh was exchanging strategies with his assistants when suddenly a flying object flew straight at him from the stands.

Video captured by a nearby spectator clearly shows: a man wearing a blue Packers shirt, about 30-40 years old, stood up from his chair and violently threw a metal lighter at Harbaugh.

The object flew over the heads of several Ravens players and nearly hit the coach’s head. Harbaugh turned around in surprise, looking shocked and angry, while Ravens assistants and players like Mark Andrews rushed to cover.

This fan’s behavior did not stop at throwing objects. Before that, he yelled obscenities and made provocative gestures at Harbaugh throughout the quarter.

The 30-second video shows him raising his middle finger, cursing and deliberately attracting attention from surrounding audiences.

Lambeau Field security responded extremely quickly. Within 10 seconds of the lighter being thrown, four security guards rushed into the stands, controlled and handcuffed the man.

He was taken off the field immediately amid boos from the surrounding Packers fans – many chanting “Shame on you!” and thumbs down.

The Green Bay Packers and the NFL spoke out immediately after the game. Official statement from the Packers: “We strongly condemn this behavior. Lambeau Field is the mecca of rugby, where respect for opponents is a tradition.

The violator has been permanently banned from the field and will face legal charges.” The NFL also confirmed that it is coordinating the investigation and may impose additional penalties.

Coach John Harbaugh, in the post-match press conference, kept his characteristic calm but could not hide his disappointment: “I have been doing this job for a long time and have seen everything on the field. But throwing objects at others is beyond the limit.

Luckily no one was injured. I thank Packers security for the quick response.”

Lamar Jackson – who witnessed the entire incident – tweeted immediately after the game: “Respect the game. That’s not what football is about. Glad Coach is okay.” Ravens teammates such as Derrick Henry and Roquan Smith also criticized the “disgraceful” behavior.

The arrested man was identified as a longtime Packers fan who holds season tickets. Green Bay police detained him on charges of disorderly conduct and assault.

If convicted, he could face a short prison sentence and civil restitution.

The incident quickly became the center of debate on social networks. Hashtags #LambeauDisgrace and #RespectHarbaugh climbed to the top of global trends. Many Packers fans apologized: “Not all of us are like that.

Lambeau is the home of hospitality.” But there are also extreme opinions defending the act of being “extreme because of love for the team”.

This is not the first time Lambeau Field has witnessed an incident with opposing fans. But the incident of throwing a lighter at the opposing coach was the most serious in many years.

The NFL is considering increasing security at stadiums known for their “hostile” atmosphere such as Lambeau, Arrowhead or Lincoln Financial Field.

The match ended with a close victory for the Ravens, but the side story overshadowed everything.

John Harbaugh – a symbol of professionalism and tenacity – once again proved he is worthy of respect from both colleagues and opponents.

The incident is a painful reminder: the love of rugby cannot be allowed to turn into violence. Lambeau Field will always be the legendary “Frozen Tundra,” but today, it is also the place where a shameful act tainted tradition.

Police continue to investigate, and the NFL promises strict punishment. As for John Harbaugh and the Ravens, they left Green Bay with a victory – and their dignity intact.