# Ravens HC Jesse Minter Uses More Dime Coverage Than NFL Average

> Ravens defensive coordinator Jesse Minter deployed unprecedented dime coverage in Week 1, using 43% of snaps with six defensive backs - far exceeding NFL averages.
- Title: Ravens HC Jesse Minter Uses More Dime Coverage Than NFL…
- Summary: Ravens defensive coordinator Jesse Minter deployed unprecedented dime coverage in Week 1, using 43% of snaps with six defensive backs - far exceeding NFL…
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- Source: Baltimore Ravens On SI — https://si.com/nfl/ravens/onsi/ravens-hc-jesse-minter-called-more-dime-coverage-than-anyone-in-the-nfl-week-1-get-used-to-it-01m2kszqp261
- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+00:00
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- Topics: jessie minter, ravens, dime coverage, nfl, defensive coordinator, week 1, 43% snaps, sports
## Ravens Roster Shift
The Ravens set their initial 53-man roster with three key changes: more 11 personnel (60% vs 40% NFL average), jumbo packages, and oodles of dime coverage.
## Dime Coverage Strategy
Minter deployed six defensive backs for 43% of Ravens snaps in Week 1, far exceeding NFL average of 6% and second only to the Chargers' 23% usage.
## Defensive Strength
The secondary entered the season in superior health and depth, with Minter using all players to maximize coverage despite injuries to key defenders.
## Minter's Experience
Minter averaged 23% dime usage in two years with the Chargers, incorporating more than Week 1's usage just three times during his tenure.
## Injury Impact
TJ Tampa's injury and the absence of linebacker Teddye Buchanan, who could return from ACL recovery next week, affected Minter's defensive adjustments.
## Ravens' Dime Trend
The Ravens' dime coverage trend is likely to continue as they aim to keep pace with the Saints' offense using young quarterback Tyler Shough.
## Week 1 Performance
Minter used six defensive backs for 43% of Ravens snaps in his first game, the highest in NFL history for dime coverage.
## Future Outlook
The Ravens' dime coverage strategy is expected to persist as they build on Week 1's success with their defensive adjustments and practice squad depth.
## Key takeaway

Ravens HC Jesse Minter used 43% of snaps with six defensive backs in Week 1, the highest in NFL history for dime coverage.