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Ravens' Pass Defense Tested by Drake Maye's Precision
22 Dec
Summary
- Ravens rank 26th in passing yards allowed this season.
- Drake Maye leads the league in completion percentage at 70.9%.
- Ravens' pass rush relies on committee with few individual standouts.
The Baltimore Ravens are confronting a critical vulnerability in their pass defense as they prepare to face the New England Patriots. Currently, the Ravens' secondary is ranked 26th in the league for passing yards allowed, a statistic that will be heavily scrutinized against a formidable opponent.
Leading the charge for the Patriots is quarterback Drake Maye, who has demonstrated exceptional accuracy, topping the league with a 70.9% completion rate. His strong performance extends to fifth in passing yards and sixth in yards per game, with a healthy touchdown-to-interception ratio. The Ravens' pass rush, characterized by committee efforts rather than star power, must generate pressure to rattle Maye's normally surgical offense.
With no single dominant pass rusher on the Ravens' roster, including Dre'Mont Jones who has 6.5 sacks, and second-string linebacker Mike Green with 3.5 sacks, the team relies on collective effort. This lack of a primary threat could present a strategic opportunity for the Ravens' coaching staff to scheme an advantage against the Patriots' offensive coordinator.
