Despite widespread injuries, the Ravens defense ranks No. 2 in the league and has given up just five touchdowns in six games, by far the fewest in the league.
Heading into the year, two of the biggest concerns with the team were its injury-riddled secondary, which has given up the second-fewest passing yards in the league, and the pass rush, which is tied for the league lead in sacks with 24.
It’s been a dominant start for Baltimore’s defense, but it will face its toughest test yet this Sunday against the Detroit Lions.
Through the first six weeks, the Ravens have faced a rookie quarterback (Texans), two backup quarterbacks (Colts and Browns), and three of the lowest-ranked offenses in the league (Bengals, Steelers, and Titans).
The Lions, on the other hand, enter Sunday’s game at M&T Bank Stadium ranked No. 3 in total offense (383.7 yards per game) and fourth in points per game (28). Quarterback Jared Goff is fifth in the NFL in passing yards (1,618).
