The Defense: Bend but don’t break? I guess so. They did have a couple key stops like the first-and-goal from their one which ended in a FG. But they allowed several key third down conversions (two of two on the Ravens’ first possession). Still, holding a QB like Flacco (yes, I’m impressed with him) to zero TDs with an INT, with very little pressure all day, is pretty darned good. Freeney and Robert Mathis are held in check; that’s how good the Ravens’ offensive line is. But the run defense did well against a pretty good running team. That, plus a handful of big plays, at the right time, was key to forcing field goals.
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