New York Giants at Baltimore Ravens: First Look at Ravens Defense
Nick Falato breaks down the Baltimore Ravens defense.
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Dec 23, 2020
The Ravens have a stacked defense that consists of Pro Bowl names like Calais Campbell, Brandon Williams, Matthew Judon, Marcus Peters, Marlon Humphry, and Jimmy Smith. They’re currently the 4th best team in opponents points for, and they only allow about 20 points per game.
They’re ninth in yards allowed per game. Their pass defense ranks 14th best in the league, and their run defense is 10th in terms of yards per game.
Defensive coordinator Don “Wink” Martindale, who was in consideration for the Giants head coaching position, is incredibly aggressive, and he brings a lot of pressure. Expect tight man coverage and zone match concepts on defense.
New York Giants at Baltimore Ravens: First Look at Ravens Offense
Nick Falato breaks down the Baltimore Ravens offense.
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Dec 23, 2020
The Baltimore Ravens are playing in arguably the toughest division in football, and they currently sit as the third-best team with a 9-5 record. Not that I have to remind the great readers of Giants Country, but the best record in the NFC East is Washington’s 6-8.
Both the Giants and the Ravens desperately need this victory. Baltimore is on the outside looking in on three AFC wild-card spots currently held by the 10-4 Browns, the 10-4 Colts, and the 9-5 Dolphins.
Baltimore Ravens and the Pro Bowl announcement: Which players have a shot at getting in?
Updated Dec 21, 2020;
Posted Dec 21, 2020
Baltimore Ravens fullback Patrick Ricard works out prior to an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)AP
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A record 13 Baltimore Ravens earned invites to the Pro Bowl last season, and that number will likely be much smaller Monday night when the NFL announces this year’s honorees.
Though the league won’t hold an in-person Pro Bowl game because of coronavirus concerns, the accomplishment of earning a spot on the roster remains significant. And just one Raven this year received the most fan votes at his position among AFC players: linebacker Chris Board, whose votes came as a special teams contributor.
Baltimore Ravens snap counts: Anthony Averett gets back in the mix; just 4 plays for Devin Duvernay
Updated Dec 21, 2020;
Posted Dec 21, 2020
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Anthony Averett (23) breaks up pass intended for Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Chris Conley (18) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)AP
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#Ravens snap counts from yesterday’s blowout win: Anthony Averett goes from a healthy scratch to 100% of defensive snap; Yannick Ngakoue plays his biggest share of snaps as a Raven; Chris Board keeps a large role on D; just four offensive snaps for Devin Duvernay. pic.twitter.com/od4LYwidaz Aaron Kasinitz (@AaronKazreports) December 21, 2020
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Ravens Are Unanimous Choice to Defeat Jaguars
Sunday s matchup between the Ravens and Jacksonville Jaguars at M&T Bank Stadium is the very definition of a trap game.
The Ravens (8-5) are favored by 13.5 points and coming off a thrilling, come-from-behind, 47-42 victory over the Cleveland Browns on Monday Night Football in what is being called the game of the year. The Jaguars (1-12), conversely, have lost 12 consecutive games.
However, with so much at stake for the Ravens and as much adversity as they ve been through this season, it s highly unlikely they ll have a letdown or overlook any of their three remaining opponents, all of whom have losing records.