OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- At a time when NFL offenses are putting up points as if it's a Madden video game, the Baltimore Ravens are defiantly bucking the trend by demolishing quarterbacks, shredding running games and blockading the end zone.
The Ravens rank No. 1 in yards allowed, giving up 35.7 yards per game fewer than any other defense in the league. Baltimore is No. 1 in scoring defense, allowing 12.8 points per game while no one else is holding teams under 17 points.