Ravens PFF grades: 7 best performers on defense in Week 1 loss to the Chiefs
The Ravens are 0-1 and preparing for the Raiders after a disappointing but hard-fought 27-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday.
Baltimore was solid on defense but couldn’t make enough plays to slow Patrick Mahomes, and Zach Orr’s unit fell victim to multiple explosive plays from rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy.
The PFF grades are in, and we’re analyzing the seven highest-graded players on defense for Baltimore.
1
CB Ar’Darius Washington
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – SEPTEMBER 05: Xavier Worthy #1 of the Kansas City Chiefs reaches for a pass that is broken up by Ar’Darius Washington #29 of the Baltimore Ravens during the second quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on September 05, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
PFF grade vs. Chiefs: 86.5
2
LB Odafe Oweh
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 20: inebacker Odafe Oweh #99 of the Baltimore Ravens in action against the Houston Texans in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 20, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
PFF grade vs. Chiefs: 85.4
3
CB Nate Wiggins
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – AUGUST 24: Nate Wiggins #2 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts to a play during a preseason game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on August 24, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Ravens 30-7. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
PFF grade vs. Chiefs: 76.0
4
CB Jalyn Armour-Davis
OWINGS MILLS, MD – AUGUST 12: Jalyn Armour-Davis #5 of the Baltimore Ravens catches a pass during training camp at Under Armour Performance Center Baltimore Ravens on August 12, 2024 in Owings Mills, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
PFF grade vs. Chiefs: 68.9
5
DT Michael Pierce
CLEVELAND, OHIO – OCTOBER 01: Michael Pierce #58 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 01, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
PFF grade vs. Chiefs: 68.7
6
CB Marlon Humphrey
Sep 5, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Noah Gray (83) dives forward against Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey (44) during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
PFF grade vs. Chiefs: 65.7
7
Nnamdi Madubuike
Aug 9, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Justin Madubuike (92) walks the field before a preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
PFF grade vs. Chiefs: 62.7
