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Was it Joe Flacco’s fault? Interception No. 4

By Joe Schiller

BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 23: Quarterback Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens stands on the field in the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at M&T Bank Stadium on December 23, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 23: Quarterback Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens stands on the field in the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at M&T Bank Stadium on December 23, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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Joe Flacco‘s fourth interception of the 2017 season came in his first multi-interception game in a Week 3 matchup against the Jaguars.

During the 2017 season, Joe Flacco had four multi-interception games. That’s a high number considering he only threw 13 total interceptions on the season, meaning almost half were produced from that total.

Last week I highlighted No. 3 on the season, one that was clearly the receiver’s fault. Jeremy Maclin had to be stronger at the point of attack against A.J. Bouye. That proved to be a common theme between Flacco and Maclin’s connection, a reason why the Ravens parted ways with the veteran receiver this offseason.

But this time around, Flacco can’t shy away from the blame.

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We talked about how dominant of a season the Jaguars’ defense put together. The Ravens were just one of the teams that were completely overwhelmed by Todd Walsh and his unit. A.J. Bouye picked off Flacco in the second quarter and his cornerback counterpart did the same one quarter later.

Jalen Ramsey lined up on Mike Wallace and read the post route like a book. What looked like an open passing lane for Flacco resulted in a diving interception by Ramsey.

Both interceptions highlight the talent in the secondary for the Jaguars. Two fantastic defensive plays were made in this game that resulted in turnovers.

On this instance, Flacco is completely at fault. He stares down Wallace the entire time after the play-action fake. Granted, there are no other receivers open on the play but a 10-year veteran quarterback can’t force a throw like that. Wallace never even had a chance to make a play on the ball. By the time it was thrown, Ramsey already had inside position.

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As much as it’s an incredible interception by Ramsey, Flacco should have never provided the opportunity in the first place.

I’m not sure there’s much argument in this case. It’s a poor throw that resulted in a turnover.

VERDICT: Flacco’s Fault 

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