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It seems like it has become a weekly occurrence this season for Rams coach Jeff Fisher to spend some time responding to accusations of dirty play from players, coaches or commentators.

This week is no different. Ravens coach John Harbaugh referenced a Rams punt that ended with the Ravens drawing a penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct.

“On that one, I saw the punter hit one of our guys dead in the back that [the officials] missed,” Harbaugh said. “I saw our guy retaliate, which is not what you want to see. Then I saw a free for all out there, which is not unusual against the team we’re playing.”

On his ESPN 101 radio show, Fisher took issue with Harbaugh’s comments. Fisher said the Ravens, who had 10 accepted penalties and two unaccepted personal fouls, were the wrong team to suggest that others are crossing the line.

“I’m kind of intrigued by some of the stuff — and I can’t verify it — but the insinuations or whatever of, that we were a dirty team coming out,” Fisher said. “Then I’ve got plays I’ve got to send the league office where their players are hitting us in the mouth after plays. With fists. It was allowed in the game because it wasn’t called, and I’m not complaining. We played hard. … But we’re a dirty team and they’re hitting us two or three seconds after the play is over, and they hit Tavon [Austin] out of bounds? We had six penalties and they averaged about 5 yards apiece. … They need to take a look in the mirror.”

Reputations stick, so it’s not likely to be the last time that Fisher is in a position to defend his team from accusations of dirty play. Should the team’s losing streak continue, he might have to mix in a defense of the job he’s doing overall from time to time as well.