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Ravens Defense Shift: Key Development Could Change Game
Ravens' two top pass rushers set to reunite after injuries, targeting Browns' weak defense.
In brief
Ravens' two top pass rushers set to reunite after injuries, targeting Browns' weak defense. Ravens' Trey Hendrickson and Nnamdi Madubuike could combine for first extended game together, improving defense after third-down struggles. Originally reported by Baltimore Ravens On SI.
Ravens Defense Stats
Baltimore Ravens defensive players combined for 3410 total reps over 310 plays.
Pass Rushers' Rare Pairing
Precisely 32 snaps included both $30M edge rusher Trey Hendrickson and $20M defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike.
Injury Timeline
Hendrickson had finger surgery before Week 4 after injury in Week 1; Madubuike returned from neck surgery in September.
Current Defense Struggles
Ravens rank 20th in pressure rate and 21st in sack rate, with Tavius Robinson as most consistent sacker.
Madubuike's Progress
Madubuike leads team in pressures since returning and shows ability to collapse pockets despite cornerbacks struggling.
Hendrickson's Surgery
Hendrickson said he is in less pain after surgery but unclear if hand will need clubbing up.
Sunday's Game Impact
Sunday's game against Browns features offensive line with major issues and Watson sacked on 12% of dropbacks.
First Extended Game
Sunday could be first extended game with both pass rushers at close to full strength.
Potential Outcome
Madubuike could register first sack since neck surgery, improving defense on third down.
The headline
Ravens' Trey Hendrickson and Nnamdi Madubuike could combine for first extended game together, improving defense after third-down struggles.
