### **The defense is dialed in and the turnovers are coming in bunches.**
With interceptions by Malaki Starks and Marlon Humphrey to go along with Jackson's fumble recovery, the Ravens had three takeaways for the second consecutive game. They've forced at least two turnovers in every game during their three-game winning streak.
Their defense has found its identity with Alohi Gilman starting at safety next to Starks, and Hamilton moving all over the field causing problems for opponents. Now with interceptions in two straight games, Starks is performing like the playmaker he was at Georgia, showing why he was Baltimore's first-round draft choice.
"God forbid a rookie takes more than seven games in the NFL to get adjusted," Hamilton said. "He is progressing just fine. It's not a surprise to us. He's 21 years old, [but he acts like a 31-year-old](https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/malaki-starks-tough-times-destiny-josh-allen-bills-week-1-2025)."
Justin Jefferson of the Vikings may be the best wide receiver in football, but the Ravens held him to 37 yards receiving, with just four catches despite being targeted 12 times. You can't do that unless your defense is connected.
After a rocky start, Baltimore's defense has held opponents to fewer than 20 points in four straight games. The defense is dialed in.