OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Strong safety Tony Jefferson was asked how does the Baltimore Ravens defense follow up a shutout in the season opener.
"Do it again," Jefferson said.
If the Ravens shut out the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, their defense will match a 72-year-old feat. According to ESPN Stats & Information, the last time an NFL team delivered shutouts in its first two games was Cleveland in 1945. That is, the Cleveland Rams.
Recording one shutout is difficult, much less back-to-back ones. But here's the best argument for Baltimore holding Cleveland scoreless at M&T Bank Stadium: The Ravens defense has allowed the NFL's fewest points at home since John Harbaugh became coach in 2008, and Browns rookie quarterback DeShone Kizer is making his first career start on the road.