How a controversial late-game penalty on Browns helped Ravens avoid another collapse

Reacties · 59 Uitzichten

How a controversial late-game penalty on Browns helped Ravens avoid another collapse

Whatever you do, don't flinch.On Sunday, it was one division rival helping another division rival out.The Ravens were on the brink of blowing another late-game lead, but they got a little help from their friend(s) both the Browns, and the refs.On a 55-yard field-goal attempt with time ticking down in the Dorian O'Daniel Jersey fourth quarter, referees whistled the play dead, throwing a flag for a false start on the Browns offensive line. The kick turned from a 55-yarder to a 60-yarder, and the Ravens would block the kick.While it's hard to see exactly where the false start came from, on a closer look, it looks like a player along the left side of the offensive line took a small step back. But, Ravens players jumped into the neutral zone le s than a second beforeTHE BROWNS DIDNT MOVE McNeil (@Reflog_18) Damn. Looks like it was a good call. Here's the false start on that game-deciding drive. Le'Veon Bell Jersey Roberto Shenanigans (@Rob_Shenanigans) MORE: That said, neutral zone infraction can only be called when it affects a player no more So, in this case, it would still be a false start Creed Humphrey Jersey , as no players acro s from the Ravens players would jump.Theres multiple things here:1) Its slow mo. Snapper dips his head and moves the ball much quicker in real time.2) Ravens are in the neutral zone but that isnt a penalty by itself.3) TE spot on the left DOES move Rashad Fenton Jersey before Baltimore DL touches OL, which is a false start. Mitchell Schwartz (@MitchSchwartz71) In either case, it's a razor-close call that ultimately favored Baltimore, with the Ravens blocking the kick.Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said after the gamehe still hasn't gotten an explanation why officials called a false start on the field goal try.Lamar Jackson and Co. entered the fourth-quarter with a 23-13 lead, and gave up a touchdown with nine minutes left. letting the Browns get within three.A Justice Hill fumble on the ensuing drive would leave the door open for the Blake Bell Jersey Browns to tie or take the lead, leading to the field goal opportunity.The Ravens were able to squeak out a victory despite Lamar Jackson having the worst Completion Percentage Over Expected (CPOE) in the early window of games (-10%) and Jacoby Bri sett having the best (+14%).Don't expect the Ravens to send the Browns a Christmas card, though.
Reacties