Lamar Jackson’s MVP-level brilliance overshadowed just how well the Ravens’ defense performed in 2019, when they finished the season as the fourth-best defense by DVOA. Consider that the Steelers’ defense finished only one spot ahead of the Ravens, but because the Steelers’ defense was constantly bailing out Mason Rudolph and Devlin Hodges, they drew all the acclaim. For the most part, the Ravens’ defense was under-appreciated because they were never the most impressive aspect of their team thanks to Jackson and the rest of the offense. But the Ravens’ defense was great in 2019 and for that, they owe a lot to Humphrey, a 2017 first-round pick who blossomed in Year 3 with three interceptions (bringing his career total to seven), 14 passes defended, 65 combined tackles (a career high), and two defensive touchdowns.
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