Before today’s win, the Baltimore Ravens defense had been allowing just 12 points per game in their last three match-ups. Well, the Ravens defense allowed just one touchdown to the Detroit Lions in week 7, winning emphatically 38-6.
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— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) October 22, 2023
Despite the loathsome outing, the Lions offense still ranks No. 7 in total points in 2023. So it’s fair to argue that the Ravens have one of the best defenses in the NFL.
Over the last four weeks, the Ravens defense has allowed only 12 of the last 56 third-down attempts from opponents to convert. A 28-0 first-half lead allowed the Ravens pass rushers to let loose on the Lions.
Baltimore tallied five sacks on the afternoon and played with speed to sure tackle Lions skills players. Linebacker Roquan Smith featured on five tackles while safety Kyle Hamilton contributed six tackles. The speed and intuitive reactions of the Ravens defense simply overwhelmed the Lions who were forced to play a pass heavy scheme due to their early deficit.
