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Who will post big numbers on defense next season?" />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteBaltimore Beatdowna Baltimore Ravens communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpPodcastFilm mmunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhitePodcast Film Review Fanposts Fanshots Ravens StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Ravens ReportYahoo Ravens Depth ChartYahoo Ravens TransactionsYahoo Ravens PhotosAbout Odds Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Predicting the Ravens statistical leaders in each major defensive categoryNew Youth Mark Andrews Jersey ,20commentsWho will post big numbers on defense next season?EDTShareTweetShareSharePredicting the Ravens statistical leaders in each major defensive categoryTommy Gilligan-USA TODAY SportsLosing four defensive snap leaders in free agency would prompt many teams to rebuild on that side of the ball. However, in typical Ravens fashion, Baltimore retooled and reloaded by adding Earl Thomas, Jaylon Ferguson, and several others players.They’ll also be relying on in-house improvement from players like Patrick Onwuasor, Kenny Young, and Tim Williams to replace the production lost from C.J. Mosley, Terrell Suggs, and Za’Darius Smith. With a mixture of new faces and returning contributors, which players will lead the team in each of the major defensive stat categories in 2019-20? TacklesPatrick OnwuasorTony JeffersonKenny YoungC.J. Mosley had been the Ravens leading tackler in each of the past five seasons, so with him now out of the fold, there’s plenty of slack to be picked up. Stepping into his place will be Patrick Onwuasor, who has a good chance to lead the team in tackles. Onwuasor has good range and pursuit to the ball. He’ll be patrolling the middle of the field throughout the year. Tony Jefferson was second on the team in tackles last season with 74. With Earl Thomas roaming the secondary Stitched Orlando Brown Jersey , Jefferson figures to play closer to the line of scrimmage next season in a box-safety role. It wouldn’t be surprising to see him improve upon last year’s number and potentially wind up as the leading tackler on the team. Kenny Young showcased great athleticism and sideline-to-sideline range in his rookie season. Even in a limited role, he managed to record 51 tackles, just eight less than Onwuasor. Now, he’ll be possessing a starting role alongside “Peanut”, so he’s a good bet to build upon his tackle total from last season.SacksMatthew JudonJaylon FergusonTim Williams Baltimore has rebuilt their outside linebacker core this offseason. After losing Za’Darius Smith and Terrell Suggs in free agency, the team drafted Jaylon Ferguson in the third round and recently signed Shane Ray and Pernell McPhee. It’s Matthew Judon who figures to pace the edge rusher corps in sacks, though. Judon had seven sacks last year but is talented enough to potentially break double-digits. He’ll be the primary pass-rusher on defense now and Don Martindale will put him positions to succeed. Ferguson is set to make an immediate impact in his rookie season. The NCCA’s all-time leader in sacks is a natural pass rusher with a solid array of power and moves. Somewhere between 5-8 sacks from Ferguson seems within the realm of possibility.After these two, it’s anyone guess as to who will be third on the team in sacks. Ray and McPhee could potentially make an impact and Onwuasor had 5.5 sacks of his own last season. My bet is on Tim Williams stepping up, though. Williams is entering a make-or-break season and the Ravens are counting on him to replace some of Suggs and Smith’s production. Williams’ talent has never been in question and with more opportunities presented to him, he has a good chance to improve upon his two sacks from last year. Forced Fumbles Patrick OnwuasorTony JeffersonMatthew JudonWith tackles comes opportunities to force fumbles, and Onwuasor will have plenty of those next season. He forced two fumbles last season, both of which came in the final five weeks of the year. Against the Chargers in Week 15, Onwuasor was responsible for the game-clinching turnover Youth Orlando Brown Jersey , as he punched the ball out of Antonio Gates’ arms and Tavon Young returned the loose ball for a touchdown. Jefferson was one of six players tied for second on the team last year with just one forced fumble. However, Jefferson will have more chances to make plays on the ball next year and his aggressive playing style could easily equate to two or more turnovers. Judon is a good bet for at least a forced fumble or two, as well. Interceptions Earl ThomasMarlon Humphrey Brandon CarrThe Ravens landed maybe the best ball-hawking safety in the league this offseason by signing Earl Thomas. Thomas had three interceptions in the first four weeks of the 2018-19 season, including a multiple-interception game against the Cowboys. His range, play recognition, and instincts are elite and allow him to be in the right place at the right time almost every play. Whereas Thomas makes plays from all over the field, cornerbacks Marlon Humphrey and Brandon Carr are skilled at creating turnovers when targeted in man coverage. Both players had two interceptions each last season and could very well match that number. Humphrey can potentially take his game to another level, too, so two interceptions is just a starting point. The tripleheader on Thanksgiving isn’t all that tasty, except for the traditional opener at Detroit.The NFC North leader from Minnesota visits Ford Field this year, and carries a two-game edge over the Lions. So this is a particularly huge game for the hosts.“They’re all big,” coach Jim Caldwell says. “Every single one of them’s a factor in the grand scheme of things. The most important one is the next one.“Someone else might have a different philosophy. I don’t believe in functioning that way. My experience has been it can work against you more than it works for you when you start looking at the grand scheme of things.`You can’t act as if one game is going to make a complete difference in the season, because you don’t know what’s going to happen the rest of the season. You have no idea.”Judging by Pro Picks’ struggles last week against the spread Stitched Lamar Jackson Jersey , having no idea is a familiar concept. Minnesota, ranked fourth in the AP Pro32, is a two-point favorite over No. 12 Detroit.VIKINGS, 23-20KNOCKOUT LEAGUE TIPThe Jaguars had an easy enough time with the Browns. Do we trust the Bengals to do the same? Why would we when we still have 9-1 PHILADELPHIA available?No. 8 Jacksonville (minus 4) at No. 23 ArizonaJaguars favored on road? You bet. And …BEST BET: JAGUARS, 20-10No. 16 Los Angeles Chargers (plus 3 1-2) at No. 15 Dallas, ThursdayCowboys are rattled, on and off field. Chargers are dangerous.UPSET SPECIAL: CHARGERS, 23-20No. 30 New York Giants (plus 7) at No. 27 Washington, Thursday nightRedskins are ravaged by injuries, yet still should win close one.REDSKINS 21-17No. 20 Houston (plus 7) at No. 14 Baltimore, Monday nightA lot of points for Ravens to give. Of course, they might get another shutout.RAVENS, 13-10No. 28 Chicago (plus 12 1-2) at No. 1 PhiladelphiaNot much “Roar Youth Lamar Jackson Jersey , Bears, Roar” these days. Try “Fly, Eagles, Fly.”EAGLES, 27-10No. 26 Miami (plus 16) at No. 2 New EnglandPatriots coasting toward AFC’s top seed?PATRIOTS, 30-13No. 19 Green Bay (plus 13 1-2) at No. 3 PittsburghSteelers tend to lollygag through these games.STEELERS, 24-13No. 18 Buffalo (plus 9) at No. 11 Kansas CityJim Kelly at QB next? Doug Flutie? Chiefs need rebound game.CHIEFS, 19-12No. 5 New Orleans (plus 2 1-2) at No. 6 Los Angeles RamsHuge game in NFC seedings race between surprise division leaders.RAMS, 24-23No. 25 Tampa Bay (plus 8 1-2) at No. 9 AtlantaBucs struggle on road, though Falcons not that comfy in new digs.FALCONS, 26-16No. 7 Carolina (minus 4 1-2) at No. 24 New York JetsPanthers need to be careful here with Saints, Vikings on their schedule next. Could be trap game.PANTHERS, 26-20No. 13 Tennessee (minus 4) at No. 29 IndianapolisLook for bounce back from Marcus Mariota.TITANS Stitched Hayden Hurst Jersey , 20-13No. 10 Seattle (minus 7) at No. 31 San FranciscoLike Redskins, Seahawks very banged-up, but good enough to survive this week.SEAHAWKS, 24-14No. 27 Denver (plus 5) at No. 21 OaklandThis looked like a blockbuster when schedule came out. No more.RAIDERS, 23-13No. 32 Cleveland (plus 8) at No. 22 CincinnatiBengals thinking wild card. Browns thinking “when does this end?”BENGALS, 20-13——2017 RECORD:Last week: Against spread (6-8). Straight up (8-6)Season Totals: Against spread (73-77-3). Straight up: (96-63)Best Bet: 7-4 against spread, 9-2 straight up.Upset special: 7-4 against spread, 7-4 straight up |
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