Sheil Kapadia of The Athletic recently released rankings for every NFL defense heading into the NFL season, from best to worst.
Coming in at the number one spot on the list is the Ravens, ahead of the top three defenses of the 2019 season, the Patriots, 49ers, and Steelers.
“Defensive coordinator Wink Martindale’s blitz-heavy scheme worked wonders last year. The Ravens had the second-worst injury luck of any defense but were still a top-five unit. Martindale sent five rushers or more on a league-high 55.