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Joe Flacco calls out refs after Baltimore Ravens' loss

Joe Flacco had a chance to make some late-game magic against the Philadelphia Eagles. UnlikeMichael Vick, Flacco couldn't get it done.

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will re-air the Philadelphia Eagles' 24-23 win over the Baltimore  Ravens in Week 2 on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 9:30 p.m. ET.

After Sunday's 24-23 loss, the Baltimore Ravens quarterback largely blamed the replacement officials, saying they are "affecting the integrity of the game."

Flacco's biggest gripe is that replacement refs don't know what holding is. He also mocked the offensive pass-interference call against Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones that wiped away a fourth-quarter touchdown. It's worth noting a number of shaky calls were made in the game, which took 3½ hours because of delays in making decisions.

"He didn't even throw a flag, he threw a blue beanie," Flacco said, via Bart Hubbuch of the New York Post.

Flacco even admitted that he sounded like a "big baby" after the game. That didn't stop him.

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