With 0:46 left in the game, Phillip Rivers attempted a 23 yard pass to Malcolm Floyd in the end zone. A penalty was called on Ravens' cornerback, Anthony Levine, for Defensive Pass Interference. Let's take a look at the rules for pass interference and see if Levine was truly guilty of the penalty.





Here are the NFL rules for defensive pass interference:







Watching the replay shows that Levine make contact with Floyd before he plays the ball. He initiates contact with Floyd then turns his head to defend the ball. The call was correct in this case.