Skeptics have told Ravens safety Ar’Darius Washington he’s too small. It makes his role as the improbable savior of the defense sweeter.

Baltimore's defense has a lot more to celebrate after it allowed no points in a 31-2 win over Houston last week.

Before Baltimore’s game at Houston on Christmas Day became a rout, the Ravens’ defense was put to the test. It was fourth-and-goal from the 4-yard line, and on a swing pass to Joe Mixon, safety Ar’Dar