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Ravens Reel From Defensive Breakdown in Lions Loss as Short Week Brings Chiefs Test

The team faces mounting pressure to repair tackling and pass-rush issues before visiting Kansas City.

Overview

  • Detroit beat Baltimore 38-30 on Monday night, piling up 224 rushing yards as the Ravens went without a sack and Lamar Jackson was sacked seven times.
  • Marlon Humphrey offered a blunt assessment — “we’re just not very good” — and said the defense is putting unfair expectations on the offense.
  • Despite leading the NFL with 111 points through three games, Baltimore has allowed 96, a franchise high for that span, with poor tackling and limited pressure cited by coaches and players.
  • Injuries weakened the front seven, with Nnamdi Madubuike still undergoing evaluation for a neck issue and Kyle Van Noy week to week with a hamstring, and the unit failed to bring down Jared Goff once.
  • Reaction was swift, from media criticism and fan frustration with Humphrey’s postgame video to drops in multiple power rankings, as the Ravens prepare on a short week for a road game at Arrowhead.