The regular NFL officials returned to work Thursday night, and the fans gave them a warm welcome back before bestowing their loudest cheers upon the Baltimore Ravens, who never trailed in a 23-16 victory over the winless Cleveland Browns. Joe Flacco went 28 for 46 for 356 yards, threw one touchdown and ran for another. Cary Williams returned an interception 63 yards for a score near the end of the third quarter to give the Ravens (3-1) a 13-point lead. And still, the game wasn't decided until a pass by Cleveland rookie Brandon Weeden sailed out of the end zone as time expired. The kept the Browns (0-4) the only winless team in the AFC. Source: Associated Press
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This isnt me complaining, but it should have been flagged IMO, even if he wasn't a defenseless receiver, it sure seemed like a deliberate hit to the head with a shoulder. Browns played a decent game. For the injuries they've faced and the pressure on them from an inconsistent-at-best offense, the Browns defense has been pretty incredible.
I don't think there was a penalty on the play. BUT, one player is clearly tackling, one is clearly just throwing his body at someone. It seems like people get taught more of the latter now.
