Numbers never lie, and the Baltimore Ravens’ pass defense has been the only consistent weakness in 2024. However, over the last three games, they’ve allowed just 177.3 passing yards per game. Will star defensive backs Marlon Humphrey and Kyle Hamilton continue to build on this momentum as the NFL playoffs approach?
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In hindsight, the Ravens’ last three opponents, the Houston Texans, Pittsburgh Steelers, and New York Giants, don’t nearly compare to the offensive powerhouses they will face if they catch stride in the NFL playoffs. However, like every other NFL team, the Ravens only play the teams the league puts on their schedule.
Humphrey and Hamilton are both polished veterans with credible experience who can be vocal leaders on the Ravens’ back end. Defensive back Brandon Stephen has held his own, and rookie Nate Wiggins is second behind Humphrey with 12 pass deflections on the season. Humphrey and defensive coordinator Zach Orr might want to increase interception drills in practice to sow up some of the bleeding and prepare their unit for upcoming turnover opportunities.
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Ultimately, with the front seven or six producing sacks at a top-tier level, perhaps Hamilton and Humphrey should encourage their supporting cast to play a little ball-hawking on the back end.
