Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco has admitted he is annoyed that he has thrown a career-high number of interceptions this season.

Flacco has been picked off 13 times already in this campaign, including one last week against the Chicago Bears which was returned for a touchdown by defensive lineman David Bass in his side's defeat at Soldier Field.

He told reporters: "I'm a guy that does not like to throw interceptions. I was talking to my dad driving home from the facility one day and, yeah, it's annoying. That's tough.

"Believe me, I'd tell you if I didn't think I was being patient or I thought I was throwing the ball to the wrong spot or just not seeing guys.

"I've thrown more picks than I should. I still feel like I'm playing patient football. I still feel like I'm taking some chances that I need to take."

The Ravens face the New York Jets on Sunday.