The Baltimore Ravens’ ability to get after the quarterback and get him onto the ground has gone through a period of ups and downs in recent years. We could see that being revitalized in 2022, and not by their shiny young first-round pass rusher, but by their grizzled veteran whom they seemingly retained only as an afterthought this year.
Justin Houston had missed a stretch of games earlier in the year due to a groin injury, but he has been by far the Ravens’ most active and productive pass rusher when he has been on the field. He recorded two and a half sacks last night, in addition to picking off a pass, in Baltimore’s third straight win, retaining outright control of the AFC North.