Ravens Apparently Studied Rule Book, Secure Win By Holding Everyone On Final Play
So, maybe the Baltimore Ravens took Tom Brady’s advice?
The New England Patriots quarterback famously trolled John Harbaugh and the Ravens by telling them to “study the rule book” after they were upset with some formations the Pats used in the teams’ 2014 divisional-round matchup, and it appears they have done just that.
Leading the Cincinnati Bengals 19-12 with 11 seconds remaining, the Ravens lined up to punt on a fourth-and-8 from their own 23-yard line, although they never actually kicked the ball. Instead, they intentionally held everyone on the Bengals and took a safety as the clock ran out.
Ravens win by holding Bengals intentionally and delaying safety, there's no time extension for the flags pic.twitter.com/cL9AdJaIwv
— Vikings Blogger (@firstandskol) November 27, 2016
Believe it or not, that is totally legal since the game can end on an offensive penalty, unlike a defensive one.
In Baltimore, foul that occurs in the field of play by offense doesn't extend the period. If foul was in end zone & created safety, it would
— Mike Pereira (@MikePereira) November 27, 2016
Thumbnail photo via Tim Heitman/USA TODAY Sports Images
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