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Ravens beat Colts: 4 things to like from preseason victory

By Chris Schisler

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - AUGUST 20: Anthony Levine Sr. #41 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts after intercepting a pass near the goal line in the first quarter of a preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 20, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - AUGUST 20: Anthony Levine Sr. #41 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts after intercepting a pass near the goal line in the first quarter of a preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 20, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – AUGUST 20: Albert McClellan #50 and Kai Nacua #31 of the Baltimore Ravens make a tackle against Ross Travis #43 of the Indianapolis Colts in the third quarter of a preseason game at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 20, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – AUGUST 20: Albert McClellan #50 and Kai Nacua #31 of the Baltimore Ravens make a tackle against Ross Travis #43 of the Indianapolis Colts in the third quarter of a preseason game at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 20, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

2. Defense making big plays

The Ravens seemed to take turns terrorizing the Colts quarterbacks. The Ravens hit each quarterback the Colts trodded out onto the field at least once. Tim Williams, Tyus Bowser, Za’Darius Smith and the future Hall of Famer Terrell Suggs all came away with a sack. Tim Williams has shown the most growth of any player from last year. He found his confidence flying off the edge and had five tackles to go with his quarterback take down.

The Ravens defense had two interceptions and a fumble recovery. Stanley Jean-Babtiste, who is very much a player on the outside looking in, had a pick on a severely under thrown ball. It was the highlight of a solid outing by Jean-Baptiste. Anthony Levine showed some real ball skills as his interception was hard to bring in.

The Ravens made big plays all night long. The Ravens could have seen a tied game late in the game, but Kenny Young, Bronson Kaufusi and Zach Sieler came together on a two point conversion saving tackle. The Ravens forced Jacoby Brisset and company to a turnover on downs in the red zone. All night long the Ravens defense stepped up. It was a solid night for the defense. It is worth noting that Don Martindale really went for it against the Colts.

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