Overview
- Minnesota was flagged 13 times for 102 yards, including eight false starts, in a 27-19 home loss to Baltimore on Sunday.
- Vikings running back Aaron Jones alleged the Ravens used calls and movement that sounded like quarterback J. J. McCarthy’s cadence.
- Ravens coach John Harbaugh said he reviewed every penalty and found no stemming or cadence simulation, maintaining Baltimore stayed within the rules.
- O’Connell attributed the miscues to Minnesota’s execution and coaching and committed to tightening communication and cadence operations.
- NFL rules prohibit disconcerting defensive signals and make them a 15-yard foul, and league data show Ravens opponents had only six false starts in the previous eight games.