The defense of the Cleveland Browns was dealt a difficult hand with injuries to Denzel Ward and Juan Thornhill during the game but found a way to slow down the Baltimore Ravens. Two of the Ravens’ touchdowns were because of a muffed punt and a pick-six and outside of that overall they played well.
Special teamer Mike Ford was thrust into action as a corner in this game and held his own overall including an interception in the first half. It was just another day at the office for Myles Garrett who just continues to build his resume for Defensive Player of the Year. Another sack and a half for Garrett but the biggest play he made was on a third down when he chased down Lamar Jackson to force a punt in a one-score game.
Overall they had some slow moments at times where the Ravens just made some big plays but it was a good day overall. Here are the top 10 defensive performances from Sunday according to PFF.
CB Greg Newsome II
Overall: 79.6
Coverage: 80.8
Run Defense: 62.8
CB Mike Ford
Overall: 76.8
Coverage: 73.3
Run Defense: 60.9
DT Shelby Harris
Overall: 75.3
Pass Rush: 82.0
Run Defense: 61.5
DE Za'Darius Smith
Overall: 72.4
Pass Rush: 72.3
Run Defense: 59.0
LB Sione Takitaki
Overall: 70.8
Coverage: 73.3
Run Defense: 60.8
DE Myles Garrett
Overall: 68.9
Pass Rush: 71.6
Run Defense: 53.8
LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah
Overall: 66.7
Coverage: 53.2
Run Defense: 68.0
DE Ogbo Okoronkwo
Overall: 66.3
Pass Rush: 57.3
Run Defense: 70.0
DT Dalvin Tomlinson
Overall: 64.4
Pass Rush: 65.2
Run Defense: 64.2
DT Maurice Hurst II
Overall: 62.4
Pass Rush: 63.8
Run Defense: 58.4
