# Ravens Defense Shift: Key Development Could Change Game

> Ravens' two top pass rushers set to reunite after injuries, targeting Browns' weak defense.
- Title: Ravens Defense Shift: Key Development Could Change Game
- Summary: Ravens' two top pass rushers set to reunite after injuries, targeting Browns' weak defense. Ravens' Trey Hendrickson and Nnamdi Madubuike could combine for…
- Keywords: baltimore ravens, trey hendrickson, nnamdi madubuike, cleveland browns, deshaun watson, nfl, pass rushers, third down, sports, Ravens, Defense, Shift
- Source: Baltimore Ravens On SI — https://si.com/nfl/ravens/onsi/the-1-development-for-the-ravens-defense-that-could-change-everything-01m517t8ac8a
- Published: 2026-10-16T12:00:05+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: baltimore ravens, trey hendrickson, nnamdi madubuike, cleveland browns, deshaun watson, nfl, pass rushers, third down, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Ravens' Trey Hendrickson and Nnamdi Madubuike could combine for first extended game together, improving defense after third-down struggles.