The Ravens posted a turnover and three sacks in Week 1's 33-27 loss to the Raiders.

Analysis: The Ravens D/ST lost some upside when Marcus Peters (torn ACL) went down for the year, but they flashed their skills in the opener. However, fantasy managers can't start them against QB Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, who torched the Browns for 457 total yards and 33 points in Week 1.

CB Marcus Peters (torn ACL) has been ruled out for the 2021 season.

Analysis: Peters accounts for a ton of this unit's fantasy upside. Over the last two seasons, Peters has produced nine interceptions, four forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and three touchdowns. The Ravens should be solid against the run in Week 1, especially if Raiders RB Josh Jacobs (toe) is ruled out. Their pass rush can contribute, too, as Derek Carr was dropped on 4.8 percent of dropbacks last year (13th-fewest in the league). The upside simply takes a significant hit, though, so they're worth…read more

LB L.J. Fort has been ruled out for the season with a torn ACL.

Analysis: Fort looked ready to take on a starting role after a strong training camp. Now, 2020 third-rounder Malik Harrison is expected to fill the void. Patrick Queen will be the top inside LB regardless, but the team's depth at the position is in flux. Still, the secondary is top tier with Marcus Peters, Marlon Humphrey Chuck Clark, and pass rushers such as Calais Campbell and Derek Wolfe will put plenty of pressure on quarterbacks. Consider this a top-5 fantasy defense heading into the 2021 season.

The Ravens' projected starting 11 defenders are all healthy heading into training camp.

Analysis: A couple of backups landed on the preseason PUP list, but overall, the Ravens' defense will start training camp without any significant injuries on defense. After four straight Top-5 finishes in fantasy scoring, they're set up well for another strong campaign despite the departure of Matthew Judon. First-round pick LB Odafe Oweh should help fill some of the void left behind by Judon. The entire secondary, namely Marlon Humphrey and Marcus Peters, returning will also ease the burden on the pass…read more

The Ravens are retained most of their 2020 defensive starters for the 2021 campaign.

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The Ravens allowed 269 total yards and didn't force a turnover in the 27-13 win over the Giants in Week 16.

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The Ravens allowed 267 total yards and forced a turnover in the 40-14 win over the Jaguars in Week 15.

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The Ravens allowed 493 total yards and forced a turnover in the 47-42 win over the Browns in Week 14.

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The Ravens let up 388 total yards and forced a turnover in the 34-17 win over the Cowboys in Week 13.

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The Ravens gave up 334 total yards and forced two turnovers in the 19-14 loss to the Steelers in Week 12.

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The Ravens gave up 423 total yards and forced a turnover in the 30-24 overtime loss to the Titans in Week 11.

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The Ravens let up 308 total yards in the 23-17 loss to the Patriots in Week 10.

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The Ravens let up 308 total yards in the 23-17 loss to the Patriots in Week 10.

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The Ravens allowed 339 total yards and forced two turnovers in the 24-10 win over the Colts.

Analysis: The Ravens have forced a turnover in every game this year, including four multi-turnover affairs, and their defense ranks sixth with 24 sacks. The pass rush will take a serious hit without DE Calais Campbell (calf) in the picture, but they have enough firepower and clever enough schemes to make up for it. Especially against QB Cam Newton, who has been sacked on 5.9 percent of dropbacks. The Patriots have the fifth-most turnovers (15) in the league, too, providing a high ceiling for Ravens D/ST…read more

The Ravens allowed 221 total yards and forced a turnover in the 28-24 loss to the Steelers in Week 8.

Analysis: The Ravens' defense was only accountable for 21 points, as QB Lamar Jackson threw a pick-six on the opening drive Sunday. The Ravens will be without All-Pro cornerback Marlon Humphrey (COVID-19) in Week 9 against the Colts, and they could be without starting linebackers Patrick Queen and Matt Judon as well, as they were close contacts. Starting free safety DeShon Elliott is also on the COVID-19 list. If the Ravens end up missing three or four starters, it's merely a replacement level group even…read more

The Ravens allowed 364 total yards and forced a turnover in the 30-28 win over the Eagles in Week 6.

Analysis: The Ravens struggled to put away the Eagles, as they allowed 22 fourth-quarter points. After a Week 7 bye, the Ravens should be better fit to avoid fatigue, although the Steelers' offense can wear teams down with four-wide sets, misdirections and a stable running game with RB James Conner. The Steelers have scored 27 or more points in every game this season while turning the ball or just seven times, and QB Ben Roethlisberger is rarely sacked behind the stout offensive front. There's not a ton…read more

The Ravens allowed 205 total yards and forced three turnovers in 27-3 win over the Bengals in Week 5.

Analysis: The Ravens shut down rookie QB Joe Burrow and sacked him a whopping seven times. This defense isn't one to be messed with now that it's fully healthy, and it draws a Week 6 matchup against a rising Eagles team that has scored at least 23 points in three straight contests. Even if the Eagles can move the ball, the ceiling is high for the Ravens' defense, as QB Carson Wentz has tossed a league-high nine interceptions this season while getting sacked a total of 19 times -- the second most in the…read more

The Ravens allowed 343 total yards and forced a turnover in a 31-17 win over Washington in Week 4.

Analysis: Taking away their 34-20 loss to the Chiefs in Week 3, the Ravens have allowed an average of 13 points per game over their other three outings, piling up six turnovers in that stretch. The Bengals' offense is new and quite exciting, but the Ravens' defense should have no problem holdings its own. It's a top-6 run defense with major "bend but don't break" tendencies, and there's plenty of upside against the Bengals since QB Joe Burrow is sacked on 7.8 percent of dropbacks -- 12th-most in the…read more

The Ravens allowed 517 total yards and forced a turnover in Week 3's 34-20 loss to the Chiefs.

Analysis: It was a tough draw against the Chiefs, but the Ravens are poised to bounce back against Washington, who turned the ball over five times while QB Dwayne Haskins was sacked three times. The Ravens are healthier and more talented than the Browns, and before getting blown out by the Chiefs, they allowed 22 combined points against the Texans and Browns. This defensive unit is a top-tier play in Week 4.

The Ravens let up 304 total yards and forced two turnovers in Week 2's 33-16 win over the Texans.

Analysis: The first two weeks have been a warmup for the Ravens as they prepared for the upcoming Monday night showdown against the Chiefs. The two teams totaled 61 points when they played in Week 3 last year, and it's tough to see how it will be any better this time around. QB Patrick Mahomes has a new weapon with RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire to add to WR Tyreek Hill and TE Travis Kelce, and they'll be hungry after almost getting embarrassed by the Chargers. The shootout potential makes Ravens D/ST a no-go…read more

The Ravens forced three turnovers and allowed 306 total yards in Week 1's 38-6 win over the Browns.

Analysis: The Ravens got off to a hot start and forced QB Baker Mayfield to throw a ton, but they held him to just 4.8 YPA and a 1:1 TD:INT ratio. They'll face a similar caliber of pass-catching weapons in Week 2, but Texans QB Deshaun Watson is a major upgrade both through the air and on the ground. Still, the Texans put up just 20 points against the Chiefs defense in Week 1, and the Ravens have a better secondary to go with their formidable pass rush. The upside isn't sky high because of Watson, but…read more

The Ravens will host the Browns for Sunday's season opener.

Analysis: As if it's possible, the Ravens' defense seemingly got better this offseason. Even with the departure of S Earl Thomas, they bolstered their pass rush with DE Derek Wolfe and DE Calais Campbell while adding rookie first-rounder LB Patrick Queen. The Browns have a ton of weapons after the addition of TE Austin Hooper, but we'll see how QB Baker Mayfield bounces back from last year's dud. He'll need to pass a ton nonetheless, and that raises the ceiling due to potential turnovers, making Ravens…read more

The Ravens released Earl Thomas on Sunday for "personal conduct that has adversely affected the Baltimore Ravens."

Analysis: Thomas got in a fight with fellow safety Chuck Clark during practice and was promptly dismissed from the team. It appears DeShon Elliott will get the first shot at the starting free safety job moving forward, but he doesn't have the impact of Thomas -- a five-time All Pro. Their secondary will inherently be weaker, but they can make up for the loss with a boost in the pass-rush department from free-agent acquisitions Calais Campbell and Derek Wolfe -- who have combined for 25.5 sacks over the…read more

The Ravens allowed 15 points and 241 total yards to the Browns in Week 16's win.

Analysis: The Ravens' defense continues to be one of the top units in the league, holding a 10th straight team to 21 or fewer points. It has produced six multi-turnover games in that stretch as well. The Steelers don't have a threatening offense, averaging 14.3 points over the past three games and committing nine turnovers in that stretch. In fact, they've coughed up a turnover in each game this year. If the Ravens were rolling out a full lineup, they'd be a solid start, but fade their projection with…read more

The Ravens allowed 21 points and 310 total yards to the Jets in Week 15's win over the Jets.

Analysis: The Ravens also managed to force two turnovers, marking their 11th straight game with a turnover. The Browns enter the game with three straight two-turnover games, and Baker Mayfield was sacked seven times in that stretch. They were able to light up the Ravens for 40 points in Week 3, but that game appears to be nothing but an anomaly, as the Ravens' defense is a new beast after the addition of Marcus Peters and Josh Bynes. There's no defense playing better, and with the Browns in a slump, the…read more

The Ravens allowed 17 points and 331 total yards to the Bills in Week 14's win.

Analysis: The Ravens also forced a turnover for the 10th straight game. The team hasn't allowed more than 20 points in a game since Week 5 as well, and they're in a good position to continue the streak since the Jets rank 29th with 17.4 PPG and 31st with 271.4 total YPG. Whether the Jets have Le'Veon Bell (illness) back in the fold affects the unit's floor, the Ravens D/ST is a top-tier start since the Jets have coughed up 21 turnovers while Sam Darnold has been sacked 2.8 times per game.

The Ravens allowed 20 points and forced a turnover in Week 13's win over the 49ers.

Analysis: The Ravens were torched on the ground by some big plays, but they held Jimmy Garoppolo to 157 passing yards. It was the fourth straight game that they allowed less than 200 passing yards, and they've forced a turnover in nine straight contests, including six multi-turnover games. The Bills running game is their top asset, as Josh Allen contributes significantly and the team ranks fifth with 137.9 rushing YPG. However, they could be forced to throw early and often if Baltimore gets out to…read more

The Ravens allowed six points and forced two turnovers in Week 12's win over the Rams.

Analysis: The Ravens looked fantastic on defense, and it didn't hurt that their offense never put them in a tough position by dominating the time of possession. The trade for Marcus Peters keeps getting better, as he's snagged three interceptions, running two back for six, while allowing just 5.2 yard per target. He'll likely get a heavy dose of Emmanuel Sanders, who hasn't looked fully healthy over the last couple weeks with just four catches over the last two games. Still, the Ravens need to deal with…read more

The Ravens allowed seven points and 232 total yards in Week 11's win over the Texans.

Analysis: The Ravens' defense established itself among the elite with this performance, as it sacked Deshaun Watson six times and held him to 169 passing yards, no touchdowns and an interception. The pass rush showing life is definitely a positive sign, and the secondary did its part in coverage. This unit has a volatile value this week, while Brandin Cooks (concussion) and Robert Woods (personal) both have uncertain statuses. Goff has recorded 8.4 YPA at home this year, but there's a major ceiling for…read more

The Ravens forced three turnovers, running one back for a score, in Week 10's 49-13 win over the Bengals.

Analysis: The Ravens met expectations against rookie QB Ryan Finley by producing a superb fantasy outing, but they'll need to kick it up a gear against the daunting Texans and QB Deshaun Watson. Houston ranks third in the league in total offense (396.7 YPG) but has shown vulnerability with 11 turnovers. Still, Watson is an elite talent who can beat teams through the air and on the ground, and his five rushing scores are a main reason the Texans rank fifth in the league with a 65.7 red-zone touchdown…read more