Final Drive: Defense Working Butt Off To Be Better

Ravens players have a new outlook on the season after coming out of the bye with a win.

With a win over the Bears coming out of the bye, the Ravens see a new season ahead despite their difficult start.

The Ravens need to get in an offensive rhythm, put a lid on the Bears' big plays, and win the turnover battle.

Facing his former team, Roquan Smith is looking to provide a spark for the Ravens defense.

Safety Kyle Hamilton said every game for the Ravens is a playoff game with the team sitting at 1-5.

The Ravens feel refreshed after their bye and know they need to start winning this week.

ILB Roquan Smith said he expects to return to action against the Bears in Week 8.

Offensive Coordinator Todd Monken believes the Ravens took a step forward versus the Rams, but they'll evaluate scheme tweaks during the bye.

Rookies Malaki Starks and Mike Green have been thrust into big roles and coaches have faith that they'll make big plays this season.

The Ravens need to improve in short-yardage and goal-to-go situations during the bye.

Beating the Rams will come down to keeping track of Puka Nacua, playing better on early downs, and getting out of the offensive rut.

The Ravens believe the pairing of safeties Alohi Gilman and Kyle Hamilton could have a big effect on their defense.

The Ravens are taking action to turn around their 1-4 season, evidenced by trading Odafe Oweh for Alohi Gilman.

The Ravens have traded Odafe Oweh for safety Alohi Gilman and signed safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson to the practice squad.

The Baltimore Ravens Boys & Girls Club at Hilton Recreation Center was unveiled in West Baltimore.

The Ravens need to establish their running game against the Texans with Lamar Jackson out.

Will the Ravens feed Derrick Henry if Lamar Jackson is sidelined by a hamstring injury?

The Ravens have a 1-3 record and mounting injuries, but they're still confident.

NFL Network's Rich Eisen still believes the Ravens are 'too talented' to be counted out in the AFC North.

The Ravens are 1-3 but John Harbaugh sees better football ahead.

The Ravens need to tighten up the run defense, get going on the ground, and limit Patrick Mahomes.

The Ravens are focused on getting takeaways, including this Sunday in Kansas City.

The Ravens were 1-2 last year before becoming one of the NFL's best teams over the course of the season.

Sitting at 1-2, the Ravens need to get better and win in Kansas City.

The Ravens defense needs to control the middle of the field and line of scrimmage against the Lions.