Momentum for the Baltimore Ravens has come from a defense that’s playing as fast and as violent as any front seven in football, and that identity becomes even more critical heading into a Thanksgiving matchup that could see Joe Burrow return to the Bengals’ lineup.
Cincinnati’s franchise talent has always been incredibly tough, poised, and efficient under pressure, but this particular version of the Ravens’ defense -- disruptive, deep, and opportunistic -- presents a challenge that cuts beyond physical hits.
It’s about clouding Burrow’s vision, compressing the pocket, and forcing him to process through muddied looks from the opening snap.