Ravens' Defensive Struggles and Thrilling Win Over Bengals

The Baltimore Ravens are in the spotlight following their recent 35-34 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday Night Football. Despite their victory, which improved their record to 7-3, the team's defensive performance remains a significant concern. The Ravens' defense has been criticized for its poor performance throughout the season, with many noting it as one of the worst defensive units in the league. The defense has struggled to contain opponents, even in games where the Ravens have won, often relying on the team's potent offense led by Lamar Jackson to secure victories[3][5].

In the latest game, Lamar Jackson led a remarkable comeback, throwing three fourth-quarter touchdown passes and guiding the Ravens to overcome a 21-7 third-quarter deficit. The game ended with the Ravens stopping a Bengals 2-point conversion attempt with 38 seconds remaining. Despite this win, the defense allowed substantial yardage, particularly in zone coverage schemes, which have been ineffective. There is a growing call for the defense to switch to more man coverage, as it has shown better results against opponents[3][5].

The Ravens also suffered an injury to All-Pro safety Kyle Hamilton, who left the game with an ankle injury late in the first half. The team's defensive coordinator, Zach Orr, is under scrutiny for the unit's performance, with some suggesting that the team's defensive strategy needs a significant overhaul[3][5].

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