September 22, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is pressured by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson (23) on the 2-point attempt during the fourth quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images
The Baltimore Ravens are 1-2 and set for a high-profile showdown against the Buffalo Bills on NBC’s Sunday Night Football. In a homecoming of sorts, Zach Orr’s Ravens defense dominated early, cracked in the second half and overcame adversity late to beat the Dallas Cowboys, 28-25, after blowing a 22-point lead in the fourth quarter.
THE PFF The grades are in and we take a look at the top defensive players from Week 3.
1. LB Trenton Simpson
September 22, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Baltimore Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson (23) reacts during the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
PFF grade vs. Cowboys: 76.6
2. Center back Marlon Humphrey
September 22, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Baltimore Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins (2) and Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey (44) defend a pass intended for Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) during the second half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
PFF grade vs. Cowboys: 75.0
3. DT Michael Pierce
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 22: Quarterback Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys is hit by Odafe Oweh #99 of the Baltimore Ravens and Michael Pierce #58 of the Baltimore Ravens during the first quarter at AT&T Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
PFF grade vs. Cowboys: 73.6
4. DB Ar’Darius Washington
September 22, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin (9) scores a touchdown past Baltimore Ravens safety Ar’Darius Washington (29) during the second half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
PFF grade vs. Cowboys: 73.4
5. CB Brandon Stephens
September 22, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks (3) is tackled after a reception by Baltimore Ravens cornerback Brandon Stephens (21) during the first quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images
PFF grade vs. Cowboys: 72.5
6. LB Tavius Robinson
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – SEPTEMBER 05: Tavius Robinson #95 of the Baltimore Ravens tackles Isiah Pacheco #10 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on September 05, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
PFF grade vs. Cowboys: 71.1
7. LB Malik Harrison
September 22, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) is tackled by Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Travis Jones (98) and Baltimore Ravens linebacker Malik Harrison (40) during the first half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
PFF grade vs. Cowboys: 70.9
8. DB Kyle Hamilton
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 15: Kyle Hamilton of the Baltimore Ravens looks on during the NFL match between the Baltimore Ravens and the Tennessee Titans at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 15, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Vincent Mignott/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)
