Ravens' defense has work to do

OWINGS MILLS - For much of the past decade, the Baltimore Ravens strived to create an offense capable of matching the swagger of a defense that annually ranks among the best in the NFL.

The Ravens finally have that kind of attack. In their second season under offensive coordinator Cam Cameron, quarterback Joe Flacco and running back Ray Rice have carried a unit that ranks seventh in total yardage and is averaging a robust 28.2 points per game.

The defense, however, has been uncharacteristically inadequate.

The Ravens (3-3) entered their bye week with a three-game losing streak after giving up a combined 77 points to New...