Free extension for sports fans

Ravens Won’t Rest in Their Quest for Great Defense

Head Coach Jesse Minter believes the Ravens will find the answers to having the defense they envision.

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 6:49 PM
Ravens Won’t Rest in Their Quest for Great Defense
Key Things to Know
  • Head Coach Jesse Minter says the Ravens are actively chasing consistency and better tackling on defense.
  • Baltimore has allowed increasing yardage totals each week, peaking at 415 yards against the Cowboys.
  • Safety Kyle Hamilton labeled the Ravens' recent defensive lapses as unacceptable despite their 34-31 win.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Baltimore Ravens are focused on resolving their defensive inconsistencies ahead of their Week 4 matchup against the Tennessee Titans. Head Coach and defensive play caller Jesse Minter acknowledged that the team is chasing consistency and must eliminate self-inflicted mistakes, with safety Kyle Hamilton calling their recent performances unacceptable.

Baltimore surrendered 415 yards in their 34-31 Week 3 victory over the Dallas Cowboys, continuing a three-week trend of allowing more total yards each game. However, defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike made a successful return after missing over a year, and crucial red-zone stops helped secure the win.

Never Miss a Sports Update

Get the latest sports news and top stories from MySportsTab delivered straight to your inbox.

No spam. Just the latest sports news and updates.