In an NFL where offense rules, the Ravens refuse to lose their defensive prowess.
It’s no secret that today’s NFL is built around high powered offenses. A team is almost forced to be pass happy if they want to contend game in and game out. Obviously, the league loves this because the higher the score, the higher the ratings. Rules have been placed to make it hard for defense to be the dominant side of the ball. Defenders are scared to place a hand on the quarterback in fear of drawing a flag.
Last Sunday night provides the perfect example of how today’s league affects the defenses chances of controlling the game.