Baltimore Ravens will have a bad start to their 2025 season.
The team’s 1-4 record is more than just a loss, as it appears that the team is unraveling in real-time.
Recent metrics have revealed the severity of an issue that has plagued a franchise known historically for its defensive toughness.
Sleeper NFL data shows that the Ravens defense is the worst in league by a large margin.
The team has allowed 732 rushing yard, which ranks 30th. They have also allowed eight rushing touchdowns.
The passing defense was equally disastrous, giving up 13 touchdowns in the league and 1,351 air yards.
Baltimore’s Defense has been the WORST in the NFL.
The ranks of the defense:
30th in the number of rushing yards permitted (732)
31st place in the number of rushing touchdowns permitted (8)
31st place in Passing Yards permitted (1,351)
Allowable 32nd TD in Passing (13)Baltimore has allowed 35.4 PTS/Game. pic.twitter.com/TGK55EhWis
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Baltimore is now dead last when it comes to scoring defense. It allows more points per match than any other team, by four points.
The team has now lost three consecutive games, including a humiliating blowout in Houston against an offense that averaged just 16 points per week.
Baltimore’s problems are not isolated but spread out across many areas.
Their defense ranks 27th in NFL for allowing a 44.6% rate of conversion on third downs. They are often unable to get off the football field.
Baltimore is near the bottom of the league in terms of sacks, while also allowing long drives and high-scoring outputs.
The Texans’ Week 5 loss to Houston was a stark reminder of the seriousness of the situation. They gained 417 yard and dominated both time and yardage.
The Ravens will surpass the 534 points set by the Carolina Panthers in 2024, a record that has stood for over a century.
The decline in the Colts’ performance is even more pronounced when compared with the 16-game schedule of 1981, which allowed 533 points.
Baltimore concedes more points per match despite the modern rules that are designed to protect defenses.
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