Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals: Position by Position Grades

Secondary

Sep 7, 2014; Baltimore, MD, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (12) runs through Baltimore Ravens defensive back Chykie Brown (23) tackle during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

With Webb missing the game due to a back injury, I expected the Ravens secondary to get torn apart by A.J. Green and these Bengals’ receivers. That, however, was not the case.

Green caught just two passes in the first half, and didn’t do much until he caught a 77-yard touchdown pass with under five minutes to go in the game. Fantasy owners aren’t complaining though, because he received for 131 yards and hauled in a touchdown, but much like Smith Sr.’s numbers, they are a bit misleading.

However, besides Green, only one other wide receiver caught a pass. Jimmy Smith, Chykie Brown, and Asa Jackson all looked good trying to defend the Bengals top receivers, as they each recorded five tackles.

Looking really sharp was veteran safety Darian Stewart, who tied for the team-lead in tackles with nine.

Grade – A+