Behind Enemy Lines: Looking into the Titans’ second postseason game of the season with Ravens Wire
We previewed the matchup with Ravens Wire managing editor Matthew Stevens ahead of Saturday.
3. How well does this defense match up against a quarterback like Ryan Tannehill, and how can they limit him?
MS: Tannehill might not be a world beater but the guy has been great against the blitz while making high-percentage throws to keep drives moving. I think the top priority is taking away Tannehill’s safety blankets, which means stopping Derrick Henry on the ground and sticking on A.J. Brown like glue.
Once Tannehill doesn’t have his pressure relief players any longer, defensive coordinator Don Martindale’s confusing and aggressive blitzing should get in his face and force mistakes. The key is ultimately how well can Baltimore can stop the run and who gets the coverage assignment on Brown, so it could all be easier said than done.