Two of the top groups will face battle when the Detroit Lions and Baltimore Ravens play on Sunday. With an NFL-high scoring average of 28 points per game, the Lions (5-1) have one of the strongest offences in the league. Conversely, the Ravens (4-2) defence, which ranks fourth in the NFL, has only given up 15.4 points per game. With 24 sacks, they are also tied for the league lead.
Head coach Dan Campbell of the Lions is aware of the challenge ahead of them as they take on the Ravens, despite having one of the top offensive teams in the league. Campbell declared, “This defence is an aggressive defence, as always.” They have two excellent linebackers in addition to rushers and cover players. Our hands are really full.
The Lions have beaten their opponents by an average of 14 points and are on a four-game winning run. With six games under his belt, quarterback Jared Goff has established himself as one of the finest in the NFL. He has passed for 1,618 yards on 69.5 percent of his throws, with 11 touchdowns to only three interceptions. Keeping him upright has also been brilliantly accomplished by Detroit’s offensive line, which has only allowed 10 sacks, tied for the fifth-fewest in the NFL.
For the Ravens, at least one sack is owned by eleven different players. Defensive lineman Justin Madubuike (4.5), linebacker Patrick Queen (3.5), outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (3.5), and safety Kyle Hamilton (3) have topped the pass rush unit. In their 24-16 victory against the Tennessee Titans in London, Baltimore tallied six sacks. “You can nudge one side but when you’re getting it from multiple threats on both sides of the centre, it makes it a little more difficult,” Campbell explained. It’s inevitable that at some time, someone will have to compete one-on-one and that person must prevail. You can utilise your resources to take away one or possibly two. This defence is effective.”
In addition to their capacity to apply pressure, Mike MacDonald, the defensive coordinator for Baltimore, was mentioned by Campbell for his ability to modify his team’s game plan based on the opposition. “When you watch them over these last five weeks, they’re different on how they play every opponent,” Campbell stated. “They played Tennessee, Indianapolis, and Pittsburgh differently than they played any other team. This coordinator will have what he believes to be the formula for attacking us.”
When the Ravens face the Lions at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET, two of the greatest teams in the NFL will square off.
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