The Ravens gave up 25 points per game in Weeks 1-4. In Weeks 5-8, that number has dropped to 19 points per game. Their rush defense, which surrendered 333 yards in consecutive losses to Kansas City and Cleveland, has limited its past four opponents to 72.5 yards per game, which would be best in the league if projected over the course of a full season.
Former NFL scout Matt Williamson also likes what he sees in the Ravens’ secondary. “Like New England, the entire key to Baltimore’s defense is their secondary,” he told me. “While I don’t think they are great on this side of the ball, being great (and healthy) in the secondary has a huge trickle-down affect for the entire defense.