'Chalk Talk' video: Torrey Smith beats the Browns

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During the Ravens’ 23-16 win over the Browns on Thursday night, QB Joe Flacco hit WR Torrey Smith for an 18-yard TD vs. Nickel Cover 2. Today, let get up on the chalkboard, breakdown the route, coverage and why Smith’s pre-snap alignment was key to Baltimore putting points up on the board.

Browns vs. Ravens
Personnel: Posse (3WR-1TE-1RB)
Formation: Empty
Route Concept: Double Smash-7/ Smash-Seam
Defensive Scheme: Nickel Cover 2

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