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Baltimore Ravens: 3 Things Going For Them In Crucial Stretch

By Chris Schisler

Nov 10, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Mike Wallace (17) runs past Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden (23) after a catch at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 10, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Mike Wallace (17) runs past Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden (23) after a catch at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 6, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs (55) gets introduced prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs (55) gets introduced prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports /

A Defense That Won’t Quit.

I told you once, that this defense is special. I’ll sing it from the mountain tops all season long. The Ravens earned respect and admiration for their defensive efforts this season. For most of the season the Ravens offense has been putrid. That being said, the Ravens have had a chance to win every game this year. When the offense stinks up the joint, and the game is in reach, you have a defense to thank.

The Ravens defense has benefited from new additions like Eric Weddle and Tavon Young. We expected Weddle to play his heart out, but Young has been a pleasant surprise at the cornerback position. Brandon Williams is a top-tier defensive tackle. We already knew that. Now Timmy Jernigan is playing elite as well. C.J Mosley is a great linebacker. You knew that already too. However did you expect Zach Orr to be this good, playing next to him? Michael Pierce is also making a surprisingly large impact as an undrafted free agent. The Ravens you have come to count on are performing. Baltimore’s players that you weren’t so sure about have all panned out.

The Ravens have had a top 10 defense all season long. They have been ranked in the top 10 in both run and pass defense every week this season. Last season the Ravens defense was not up to the Baltimore standards. This season the defense has been better than we ever could have expected. This defense is something the Ravens need to pack in their challenging road games.

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