Not having defensive tackle Brandon Williams on the field the past two weeks has had a ripple effect on Baltimore’s defense, but probably not the one fans would have expected.
Yes, the Ravens gave up 144 rushing yards to Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell last week. But many of those runs weren’t up the middle, where Williams typically dominates.
Thanks to the emergence of Carl Davis and Willie Henry, two young Ravens defensive linemen, the Ravens have held up inside as they await the return of their star.
Davis had one of the defense’s best performances against the Steelers, according to Pro Football Focus grades.