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(09-20-2015, 10:38 PM)BmorePat87 Wrote: Knowing how this team operates, Trestman picked that stupid 2nd down play that stopped the clock. It should be noted, though, that the TD only ensures that the Raiders have to make a TD to tie it. You have to have faith that your defense can come up with a stop. 

I'm more upset with the last drive before the half. Ravens have 7 seconds and 2 time out so they take a shot in the end zone. Smith gets held and tripped up as he is about to break coverage and a Flacco pass sails in the corner of the end zone with no one there to catch it. Refs make the correct holding call, but it's pointless as there's only 3 seconds left so the Ravens have to kick the ball. It's one of those situations where committing a penalty pays off and doesn't adversely affect your team, but it hurts the other team.

Bad break for the Ravens there, sure. Still could have gone for the TD, but taking the points was probably the right call.