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OWINGS MILLS Game Lamar Jackson Jersey , Md. (AP) — During an NFL season in which wild, high-scoring games have become increasingly commonplace, one constant from the past remains unchanged: The Baltimore Ravens own the best defense in the league.Ever since Ray Lewis anchored the middle of a record-breaking defense that carried the Ravens to a Super Bowl win in 2000, Baltimore has prided itself in playing rugged, relentless and in-your-face defense.This year is no exception.The Ravens rank first in the NFL in total defense (300 yards per game) and fewest points allowed (18.1). While these numbers don’t necessary stack up well against the 2000 team that surrendered only 247.9 yards and 10.3 points per game, the current unit can point to that 54-51 game between the Rams and Chiefs last Monday as proof that this year is unlike any other.So, being known as the top-ranked defense still carries some weight in Baltimore.“It’s on our minds. It’s one of the goals we set out to do,” safety Eric Weddle said Wednesday. “We pride ourselves in how we work to try to end up being the No. 1 defense. So now we’ve got six weeks to continue to prove ourselves being one of the best.”Despite the play of the defense, Baltimore (5-5) is scrambling to end a three-year playoff drought. The Ravens limited Cincinnati to 255 yards last week in a 24-21 victory, and they’ll seek to build on that Sunday against the Oakland Raiders (2-8).“I really like the way they play Lamar Jackson Womens Jersey ,” Raiders coach Jon Gruden said. “They have multiple fronts, multiple pressures and multiple coverages. And they have a lot of really good players.”Baltimore currently ranks third against the run, second against the pass and fourth in third-down efficiency at 36 percent.“We stop the run most of the time and we cover tight most of the time. We keep pressure on quarterbacks most of the time,” coach John Harbaugh said. “We do a good job of getting off the field, all in all.”What more could a coach ask?“One of the biggest things is turnovers. That’s something we focus on,” Harbaugh said. “And we want to stop people in the red zone. Those are two areas we’ve been great at in the past.”This year, not so much. The Ravens have only five interceptions and two fumble recoveries, which leaves them with a minus-5 turnover differential.Also, opponents have scored touchdowns on 63 percent of their trips inside the Baltimore 20.“When those things start coming along, and if we continue to play at a high level in all the other areas Youth Lamar Jackson Jersey , it’s got the making of being a special defense,” Weddle said.Baltimore’s defense works because first-year coordinator Don Martindale has been calling the right schemes for a unit that has strength on the line, in the middle and at the back end. Brandon Williams clogs the middle for linebackers C.J. Mosley and Terrell Suggs, and there’s depth at cornerback with Brandon Carr, Marlon Humphrey, Tavon Young and Jimmy Smith.“Guys on the front stop the run let our linebackers run, and we have guys that are able to cover,” Weddle said. “This is the most veteran cornerback group that we’ve had here in a long time. It makes it fun. It’s easy for us safety guys. We just roam around and help out the guys.”The key is that everyone knows their role and follows it.“One of the things you have to do to be a top defense is communication,” Mosley said. “If you have guys in the wrong spot, it won’t work out.”That’s not been an issue for a defense that brought Lewis to his feet last week in the owner’s box.“We’ve done a lot of good things Lamar Jackson Men Jersey ,” Martindale said. “Let’s wait until after the season is over to see where we stand.” Which side do you fall on?"WhitePodcast Film Review 2019 NFL Draft Fanposts Fanshots Ravens StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Ravens ReportYahoo Ravens Depth ChartYahoo Ravens TransactionsYahoo Ravens PhotosAbout Odds Community Guidelines StubHub 鉁昑he positives and negatives of the Ravens signing TE Dwayne AllenNew,47commentsWhich side do you fall on?ESTShareTweetShareShareThe positives and negatives of the Ravens signing TE Dwayne AllenStew Milne-USA TODAY SportsMany are confused by the recent news of Baltimore expressing great interest in free agent TE Dwayne Allen. With C.J. Mosley, Terrell Suggs, Za’Darius Smith and others hitting the open market, is the team really wanting to go after a blocking tight end?There are two sides to this coin and I will attempt to break them down for everyone.Negative perspectiveBaltimore just drafted two tight ends in the 2018 NFL Draft: Hayden Hurst & Mark Andrews. They didn’t just acquire these players in the later rounds, either. Hurst was a first-round selection and Andrews was picked in the third. While this may not be Eric DeCosta worrying about these two stepping up to full-time roles, it’s still not the greatest signal of confidence for these younger players. With the little cap space left ($18.56 million per Over The Cap) the team is scheduling a visit with a blocking tight end?Mark Andrews looked great and Hayden Hurst played all season with a screw in his foot. Why not run with these two and maybe an undrafted free agent or a flier on a lesser-known prospect from another teams’ eventual practice squad, rather than spending (an expected) couple million dollars on Allen?Positive perspectiveAllen’s not as big as his name. Over the last two seasons, he’s been playing second-fiddle to Rob Gronkowski and still not a pass-catching tight end. He’s a heavily utilized blocking tight end. Something the Ravens love using, especially with the running game. With Maxx Williams and Nick Boyle leaving in free agency Color Rush Lamar Jackson Jersey , it’s a good idea to find another strong blocker to open lanes on the edge and in the second level for Gus Edwards, Kenneth Dixon and Lamar Jackson. Allen isn’t a guaranteed signing, either. He’s just going for a visit. The Ravens will give him a pitch on how he can help mentor the younger players while still landing solid playing time utilizing him to his strongest skills. If he’s not mutually interested, the Buffalo Bills will talk with him the next day. They and their $79 million in cap space can overpay for the blocker and it won’t be a loss for Baltimore.Circling back, the Ravens need a blocking tight end as I don’t expect them to be pushing blocking duties on Andrews. While he’s capable of blocking, his rookie year already brought about great receiving production and why not build on him as a receiving threat than sticking him into a blocking role. Hurst was also drafted with a first-round pick due to his hands and receiving skills, not just to be an extra tackle on the ends. This way, Allen will be the go-to blocking weapon while in max protection with Andrews or Hurst breaking loose for openings in the opposition’s defense.