Oct 15, 2020
Ravens DC unhappy with late Bengals FG
Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Don Martindale seemed unhappy with the Cincinnati Bengals' decision to kick a field goal late in Sunday's game.
TSN.ca Staff
Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Don Martindale seemed unhappy with the Cincinnati Bengals' decision to kick a field goal late in Sunday's game.
With the Ravens ahead 27-0 in the final minute, the Bengals elected to kick a field goal with 37 seconds left in the game.
According to ESPN Stats & Info, it's just the fifth time since 1970 that a team kicked a field goal in the final minute to avoid a shutout.
When asked about his reaction to the move, Martindale seemed to take a shot at Bengals head coach Zac Taylor.
"He knew what it was because it was awful quiet when I yelled it across the field. There are some people that take that as a victory. We'll see. We'll have plenty to talk about the next time we play them," Martindale said via ESPN's Jamison Hensley.
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said it wouldn't have been a factor if Baltimore would have stopped the Bengals on either fourth-downs on the drive.
As the schedule currently sits, the Ravens and Bengals next play Week 17.