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Ravens Defense Film Breakdown: Hendrickson, Madubuike & Coverage Issues

October 20, 2026 · 35 min

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  • 00:00 — Defensive performance: Baltimore holds Cleveland to 235 yards and 13 points, but it isn’t enough to overcome the offense’s struggles.
  • 02:15 — The Jerry Jeudy completion: Breaking down Cleveland’s dagger concept against Cover 2, the responsibilities of Malaki Starks and Jalen Hawkins, and why the Browns had the right call.
  • 08:40 — Jesse Minter’s coverage tendencies: Why Baltimore continues to concede space underneath, the conservative approach in Cover 4, and the risks against better quarterbacks.
  • 13:15 — Scheme vs. execution: Minter is creating opportunities for his defenders, but missed tackles and failures to finish plays remain an issue.
  • 15:40 — Inside Baltimore’s pass rush: How Anthony Weaver is using alignments, stunts and simulated pressure to create free rushers, including the impact of Trey Hendrickson.
  • 22:25 — Nnamdi Madubuike is finding his form: Five pressures, explosive individual wins and how Hendrickson’s presence is creating better opportunities along the defensive front.
  • 27:15 — Defensive standouts and the bigger picture: Kyle Hamilton’s impact, Nate Wiggins’ development and why Baltimore’s defense is trending in the right direction.
  • 32:55 — Looking ahead to Joe Burrow: Why the Ravens need more deceptive coverage rotations and turnover opportunities against Cincinnati’s passing attack.

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