Ravens coach Brian Billick accused the New York Jets of using an “illegal” ploy to draw Baltimore offside during Sunday’s game, which the Ravens won 20-13.
Billick said Monday the Jets’ defense shouted out signals to intentionally throw off the Baltimore offense. Billick claimed the tactic led to three illegal-procedure penalties against the Ravens.
“They did an outstanding job,” Billick said. “Their defensive line and linebackers did a very, very effective job of illegally simulating the snap count. It needs to be caught.”
*The NFL may soon find out if the New England Patriots video spying went beyond one game. Coach Bill Belichick said he would comply with the NFL’s request to provide any notes or tapes made from video recordings similar to those that drew a stiff penalty against him and the team.
*Tennessee coach Jeff Fisher agreed to a contract extension designed to keep him with the Titans though 2011, according to a club official. The deal is believed to be worth $5.5 million to $6 million per year.
*A day after Matt Prater missed two field goals in a 13-7 loss, the Atlanta Falcons cut him and signed Morten Andersen, 47, an eight-time Pro Bowler who was 20-for-23 on field goals with Atlanta last year.
*Vikings coach Brad Childress said quarterback Tarvaris Jackson would start Sunday against Kansas City if he’s healthy after suffering a groin injury.
