Trevor Pryce News

CINCINNATI Cedric Benson proved that his mastery of the Baltimore Ravens' usually stingy defense wasn't a fluke.

Each week, Baltimore Sun reporter Jamison Hensley will answer fans' questions about the Ravens.

Ravens run offense vs. Broncos run defense: Ray Rice has been one of the NFL 's most explosive runners, breaking five runs over 20 yards.

Washington was benched in the second half of the team's 33-31 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Oct.

Dwan Edwards hadn't started at defensive end since Dec. 30, 2007, as he wrapped up that season filling in for an injured Trevor Pryce -- until Sunday, when Edwards started in place of Pryce in the Ravens' 33-31 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

For the first time in more than a decade, the Ravens' priority for a bye week is this: Fix the defense.

It could be worse. The Ravens could be the Tennessee Titans or the Washington Redskins .

"I want to give compliments to the Bengals. That's a good football team. We knew they were a good football team, and I say they are everything as advertised and more.

Funny how a team that looked so good in the first three games of the season can suddenly look so bad, but I know that's life in the NFL.

Maybe stumble is too soft a word, perhaps fell on their faces might be a little more accurate.

The Ravens' lapses in the secondary are becoming a primary concern. A unit revamped in the offseason to feature speed and smarts is being targeted by opposing quarterbacks.

It has certainly drawn attention to the issue as 22 roughing-the-passer penalties have been called thus far, including six alone in games involving the Patriots [ team stats ] . But it is having a side effect that is drawing the ire of the game's marquee defenders, many of whom see their salaries pegged according to the number of sacks they can ...

In a duel for first place in the AFC North, the Cincinnati Bengals found a way to win another close game.

Few teams in the NFL have as many playmakers on defense as the Baltimore Ravens.

Even in defeat at New England, the Baltimore Ravens were impressive. They showed lots of moxie in staying close to the Patriots despite turnovers and overall carelessness.

Even in defeat at New England, the Baltimore Ravens were impressive. They showed lots of moxie in staying close to the Patriots despite turnovers and overall carelessness.

After sitting out Wednesday's practice due to illness, defensive end Trevor Pryce returned to practice at the team's facility in Owings Mills today.

Baltimore's Joe Flacco is quickly maturing as an NFL quarterback, a growth spurt reflected by his numbers.

Baltimore Ravens players comment on their 27-21 loss to the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, October 4, 2009.

That's because the Ravens accomplished what few defenses have done: Sack Brady. The defense sacked Brady three times , pressured him on numerous occasions and gave the offense a chance in what would eventually become a 27-21 loss to the Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday.