And would have been slowed down then tackled. He was playing to win.
He did get tackled.
Under the “palpably unfair” rule, the officials could have awarded the Ravens and Jones any penalty they thought appropriate, including a touchdown. Further, the rules stipulate that anyone who leaves the bench to interfere with play, including a coach, trainer or player is automatically disqualified, and is subject to further sanctions by the commissioner.
Clearly, Tomlin should as a minimum been disqualified, and Jones awarded serious yardage. Even stepping on the *white* area during play is a 15 yard penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct.