When did the Ravens have the best defense?
When did the Ravens have the best defense?
2000 season
— The Ravens had one of the most dominant defenses in the history of the NFL during the 2000 season. Ray Lewis, the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year, led a unit that ran roughshod over opponents. The Ravens rode that defense all the way to Super Bowl XXXV, where they blew out the New York Giants 34-7.
How good was the 2000 Ravens defense?
The 2000 Ravens allowed 165 points in 16 games. While it’s fair to say no one was expecting the 2021 Jets defense to be anywhere close to the 2000 Ravens, it still shows just how dominant Baltimore’s defense was back in the early stages of the franchise.
Do the Ravens have a good pass defense?
The Ravens finished last in the NFL in pass defense (278.9 yards allowed per game) and third worst in pass defense efficiency, according to Football Outsiders.
Who was the Ravens defensive coordinator in 2012?
Dean Pees
| 2012 Baltimore Ravens season | |
|---|---|
| Offensive coordinator | Cam Cameron (fired Week 14) Jim Caldwell (interim) |
| Defensive coordinator | Dean Pees |
| Home field | M Bank Stadium |
| Results |
What is the Ravens defense ranked?
Pundits Rank Ravens as Top Five Defense Baltimore was No. 4 in CBS Sports’ Jared Dubin’s defensive rankings heading into this season. Despite losing their two top pass rushers from last season in Matthew Judon and Yannick Ngakoue, Dubin called Wink Martindale’s defense a “high-floor, high-ceiling unit.”
Was the 2001 Ravens defense good?
28, 2001, will forever represent coronation day for the Baltimore Ravens’ defense. In the minds of Ravens players, their 34-7 triumph over the New York Giants in Super Bowl XXXV crowned the 2000 squad as the greatest single-season defense in NFL history.
What was the best defense in NFL history?
1. 1985 Bears. While the Steel Curtain was special, the greatest NFL defense ever belongs to the 1985 Bears. Behind this legendary defense, the Bears went 15-1 and cruised through the playoffs, outscoring their three opponents 91-10.
What was the Ravens defense ranked in 2012?
Team Defense
| Rk | Tm | 1stD |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Green Bay Packers | 308 |
| 12 | Baltimore Ravens | 326 |
| 13 | New York Giants | 317 |
Who was on the 2000 Ravens defense?
Starters
| Pos | Player | GS |
|---|---|---|
| Defensive Starters | ||
| LDE | Rob Burnett | 16 |
| LDT | Sam Adams* | 16 |
| RDT | Tony Siragusa | 15 |
What NFL defense allowed the least points?
In 2000, Baltimore set NFL records for fewest points allowed (165) and fewest yards rushing allowed (970) in a 16-game schedule. In addition to Lewis, who eventually was named Super Bowl MVP, Baltimore’s defense boasted safety Rod Woodson, who was named to the NFL’s 75th Anniversary All-Time Team.
What is Ravens defense ranked?
Analysis: “The Ravens rank No. 24 in defense and are on pace to allow the most yards in franchise history.
Who is the Number 1 defense in NFL?
The Bills are the No. 1 team in a number of defensive categories and are allowing just a 68.8 passer rating — almost 10 points lower than the next best team.
Who has the #1 defense in 2022?
BuffaloBUF
NFL Stats – Team Defense 2021-2022
| # | Team | Yards/G |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BuffaloBUF | 272.8 |
| 2 | CarolinaCAR | 305.9 |
| 3 | San FranciscoSF | 310.0 |
| 4 | New EnglandNE | 310.8 |
Who has the best defense in the NFL 2011?
Pittsburgh Steelers
Team Defense
| Rk | Tm | Yds |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 4348 |
| 2 | San Francisco 49ers | 4931 |
| 3 | Baltimore Ravens | 4622 |
Who had the best defense in 2012?
Seattle Seahawks
Team Defense
| Rk | Tm | Yds |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle Seahawks | 4899 |
| 2 | San Francisco 49ers | 4710 |
| 3 | Chicago Bears | 5050 |
Who was on the 2001 Ravens defense?
Ray Lewis was named Defensive Player of the Year. Combined with All-World DB Rod Woodson and Pro-Bowl DT Sam Adams, they formed the backbone of the #1-ranked defense.
Who has the number 1 rush defense in the NFL?
The Tennessee Titans had the most rush attempts by a team in 2021, with 551 carries.
| TEAM | SEASON | RUSH YDS/G |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 2021 | 93.1 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 2021 | 85.4 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 2021 | 103.2 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 2021 | 98.4 |