Baltimore Ravens

Baltimore Ravens Defense Analysis

Season Stats

Defense

The Baltimore Ravens defense utilizes a 3-4 Hybrid base scheme under defensive coordinator Zach Orr. Review their latest 2025 coverage stats, pass rush metrics, and coaching adjustments below.

Scheme & Analysis

How good is the Baltimore Ravens Defense?

The Baltimore Ravens have had an up-and-down 2025 campaign, resulting in a #18 ranking in scoring defense. They are performing right in line with expectations, allowing roughly the league average (0.4 difference).

In the AFC North, they trail the Cleveland Browns (#14) and Pittsburgh Steelers (#17) in points allowed per game but place higher than the Cincinnati Bengals (#30) to round out the division.

Creating havoc has been a major issue, as they rarely disrupt the opponent's backfield. They've been opportunistic, capitalizing on opponent mistakes to generate a healthy number of takeaways.

30
Total Sacks
11
Interceptions

Statistically, their front seven production is below average compared to the league median, while their secondary is capable (11 INTs).

* Grades calibrated to 2024 Regular Season (Weeks 1-16).

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Key Playmakers

The unit is anchored by Marlon Humphrey, whose performance as a standout player in 2025 with 68 tackles, 1 sacks, and 4 interceptions has been instrumental. Complimenting that production, Kyle Van Noy has added 20 tackles, 2 sacks, and 1 interception this season.

What is the Baltimore Ravens defensive scheme?

Coordinator: Zach Orr

The Baltimore Ravens defense runs a 3-4 Hybrid under coordinator Zach Orr.

Base Defensive Front
3-4 Hybrid
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3-4 Front (Two-Gap)
Three down linemen, often responsible for two gaps (the player in front). They eat blocks to free up linebackers to make plays.

Tactical Philosophy

Zach Orr continues the Ravens' tradition of organized chaos and hybrid fronts.

Key Principles

ChaosSafety VersatilityPhysicality

Scheme Strengths

  • ✓Unpredictable blitz angles & confusing formations
  • ✓Disguises coverage responsibilities well
  • ✓Versatile against spread offenses

Potential Weaknesses

  • ⚠Vulnerable to outside runs if edge setting fails
  • ⚠Complex gap assignments for defensive line
  • ⚠Requires specific 'two-gap' personnel (Nose Tackle)

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Defensive Vitals (Key Metrics)

The key metrics for the Baltimore Ravens Defense include their Havoc Score, Ball Production, and Front Aggression.

⚠️ This unit struggles to disrupt opposing offenses. They are reliable for points allowed but lack significant turnover upside.
Havoc Rate
POOR
9.0/g
Turnovers
GOOD
1.5/g
Aggression
POOR
3.9/g
vs 2024 Regular Season Standards
Metric
Per Game
Grade
Why it Matters
Havoc Score
9.0
POOR
They disrupt the offense 9.0 times per game. Low disruption rate. Often indicates a conservative 'Bend-Don't-Break' scheme or lack of pass rush talent.
Ball Production
1.5
GOOD
They force a turnover event (INT or Fumble) 1.5 times per game. They are ball-hawks that give their offense extra possessions.
Front Aggression
3.9
POOR
The Front 7 (Line + LBs) wrecks 3.9 plays at the line of scrimmage per game (Sacks + TFLs).
Metric Definitions• Havoc Score: TFLs + PDs + FFs per game.• Ball Prod: INTs + FFs per game.• Front Aggression: TFLs per game.
Havoc Grading Scale
ELITE > 11.5 GOOD > 10.5 AVG > 9.5 POOR < 9.5
Ball Production Grading Scale
ELITE > 1.6 GOOD > 1.3 AVG > 1.0 POOR < 1.0
Front Aggression Grading Scale
ELITE > 5.8 GOOD > 5.2 AVG > 4.7 POOR < 4.7

Performance Metrics

How is the Baltimore Ravens defense trending?

Last 3 Games vs. Season Average

Steady
23.4 PPG(Last 3)
Their performance has remained steady vs. season average.

Roster & Injuries

Who is on the Baltimore Ravens defense injury report?

Key absences impacting the gameplanAs of Jan 14, 2026
S
Kyle Hamilton
Safety
QuestionableJan 8
"Reduces secondary depth; creates mismatch potential for opposing WRs."
DT
Taven Bryan
Defensive Tackle
Injured ReserveJan 4
"Weakens pass rush rotation and interior run gaps."
LB
Teddye Buchanan
Linebacker
Injured ReserveJan 6
"Impacts coverage over the middle and open-field tackling."
LB
Adisa Isaac
Linebacker
Injured ReserveNov 25
"Impacts coverage over the middle and open-field tackling."
CB
Bilhal Kone
Cornerback
Injured ReserveAug 9
"Reduces secondary depth; creates mismatch potential for opposing WRs."
CB
Robert Longerbeam
Cornerback
Injured ReserveAug 11
"Reduces secondary depth; creates mismatch potential for opposing WRs."
DT
Nnamdi Madubuike
Defensive Tackle
Injured ReserveSep 29
"Weakens pass rush rotation and interior run gaps."
DT
Broderick Washington Jr.
Defensive Tackle
Injured ReserveNov 4
"Weakens pass rush rotation and interior run gaps."
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