Flacco baited by Browner injury?

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Flacco has been taking heat from TV commentators for throwing that INT to Harmon, but they may be overlooking one factor. I noticed that when he was asked about it post-game he commented about the CB in coverage being a backup replacement for an injured starter. Ryan came in when Browner went out in the third quarter, apparently Flacco saw in man coverage on T. Smith and thought he had a favorable matchup so he locked on and didn't notice the safety help coming over the top. Interesting to think that if Browner were still in the game Flacco might have been more patient.