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Ravens shut down opposing tight ends

With the defense starting to look good this past week after an inconsistent performance the first few weeks, the team has looked to be heading in the right direction. The run defense, led by Brandon Williams was formidable against likely the best running back in the league, Steelers back Le'veon Bell, despite him breaking the Ravens 100 yard rushing streak during overtime.

There is another area where the Ravens have been even more formidable than the run game though: guarding tight ends. Per ESPN (insider required) in a fantasy article:

Baltimore Ravens -- The Ravens have allowed a league-low three fantasy points to opposing tight ends this season.