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Ravens defense blows great opportunity

Josh Wilson, Haruki Nakamura, Le'Ron McClain

Baltimore Ravens defensive back Josh Wilson left, celebrates with Haruki Nakamura (43) and Le’Ron McClain after scoring a game-winning touchdown off an interception during overtime of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Monday, Dec. 13, 2010, in Houston. The Ravens beat the Texans 34-28. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Haruki Nakamura is no Ed Reed.

An early third quarter interception should have set up the Ravens in field goal position, but Nakamura was careless with the ball after catching a tipped pass.

It appeared he was readying to lateral the ball to Reed in traffic, but lost control and Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles recovered a fumble. Reed also appeared to be calling for the ball.

The Ravens lead 10-7, but have blown a few good opportunities. They also settled for a field goal after having first-and-goal from the one-yard line in the first quarter.