After eight regular-season games, the Ravens were ranked No. 25 in the league in total defense and they were ranked No. 8 by the end of the season. In Baltimore, the 2000 championship team and its defense will always be used as a barometer for other defenses here. There are certain things that defense and other great defenses have in common. All great defenses have at least one dynamic pass rusher and they can get consistent pressure with their front four, which allows them to drop more into coverage.