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FILM REVIEW: Lions struggle against play action

Related Topics: Play-action pass, I formation

The Baltimore Ravens jumped out to a 17-0 lead over the Lions Sunday, thanks to two short touchdown passes using the essentially the same play.

As Fox color analyst Chris Spielman pointed out during the broadcast, play action passes down near the goal line have been killing the Lions all season long, whether it's been miscommunication or slow reaction time.

The first touchdown was a 1-yard pass from quarterback Joe Flacco to tight end Benjamin Watson early in the second quarter.

The Ravens come out in a typical power jumbo I-formation set. They motion tight end Maxx Williams from the right over the right guard to really sell the power run look.