The Baltimore Ravens did not make themselves look good at all with this decision.
The Ravens’ streak of consecutive games with 100 or more rushing yards continued on Sunday, but in a very controversial way. Baltimore got the chance after picking off Denver quarterback Drew Lock in the end zone with just three seconds left in a game that was already decided long ago.
Despite the Ravens being ahead 23-7 at the time and only needing to kneel the ball, Baltimore coach John Harbaugh ran a play in hopes of tying the record for most games in a row with 100 or more yards on the ground.
The game’s final play was a 5-yard run by Lamar Jackson to give the Ravens 102 total rushing yards. The Ravens QB finished with 28 yards on seven carries.
The Ravens may have accomplsihed what they wanted, but it angered the Broncos sideline in the process.
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Ultimately, Harbaugh said it was his call to go for the record.
This is one of those unwritten rules of football where a team that is clearly in winning position simply kneel the ball and run the clock out instead of going for more points to rub it in.
The Ravens’ incredible streak began November 18, 2018 in a 24-21 Week 11 win over the Bengals. They are 34-9 during the streak and has rushed for 8,530 yards and 58 touchdowns.
Baltimore will look to set the record in Week 5 against a Colts team that ranks 28th in the NFL in rush defense.
