Ravens report card: The defense and special teams 10/19/2014
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Atlanta Falcons 29 to 7, for the report card on the offense go here. The defense played lights out against the Falcons and dominated at the line of scrimmage.
Defensive Line: The defensive line was dominate against the Falcons. The line helped the Ravens sack Matt Ryan five times and held the Falcons running game to only 68 yards all game. The line constantly pushed the Falcons back and dominated the line of scrimmage. The entire unit played outstanding. Grade A
Linebackers: Daryl Smith lead the Ravens in tackles with 13 and played sideline to sideline. Elvis Dumervil and Pernell McPhee both had two sacks each and Terrell Suggs had a sack. The linebackers seemed like Ravens linebackers of old. Grade A
Secondary: This might have been the secondaries best game all season. Lardarius Webb looked much better in this game and could be trouble for more wide receivers along side Jimmy Smith. Terrence Brooks had six tackles and seems to be improving as well. Grade B
Overall: Dominating performance by the defense that aided in this blowout. The Falcons have a really good offense but the Ravens defense made them look weak. Grade A
Special Teams: Losing Morgan Cox might hurt the special teams but this unit put in another solid performance. Another miscue by Jacoby Jones who is having his worst season as a Raven. Grade B
Coaching staff: Two blowout wins in a row, that is not easy to do in this NFL. The Ravens coaching staff seems to be clicking on all cylinders and Gary Kubiak is looking like a genius. Grade A
