Giants could exploit huge Ravens weakness during Week 15 matchup

The New York Giants face a tough task this weekend as they host the Baltimore Ravens in their Week 15 matchup. With Big Blue sitting at a woeful 2-11 and enduring a seven-game losing streak, they may be in for a long day against a high-powered Ravens offense led by MVP candidate Lamar Jackson and a formidable Ravens defense.

Looking at this head-to-head meeting, the Ravens are the clear favorite to win. Their offense ranks among the league's best, while the Giants continue to battle mounting injuries on both sides of the ball. However, if New York wants to keep this game somewhat competitive, there is one weakness on the Ravens' roster that the G-Men could exploit this weekend.

The Ravens' struggling pass defense is something the G-Men can take advantage of

We already know how bad the Giants' offense has been this season. They rank dead last in points per game, averaging just 14.9, and have only scored 20 points or more on offense four times this year. However, Baltimore's struggling pass defense might be something the Giants can exploit—especially after showing some late-game strides last week against the New Orleans Saints.

This season, the Ravens have the NFL’s 22nd-ranked defense and the league’s worst pass defense, allowing over 250 passing yards per game. Even with the news that Tommy DeVito will start this week over Drew Lock due to injury, this remains a weakness the Giants can potentially capitalize on. New York’s offense seemed to find a rhythm late in the fourth quarter on Sunday against the Saints.

With rookie tight end Theo Johnson on IR, Daniel Bellinger could be utilized more heavily in this matchup. Known for his reliable hands and knack for finding soft spots in coverage, Bellinger could serve as a crucial safety valve for DeVito, providing the offense with a much-needed spark against Baltimore’s shaky secondary.

Rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers hauled in five receptions for 79 yards, while Wan'Dale Robinson and Darius Slayton, despite combining for just six catches, came up with some key plays during two solid late-game drives.

Although the Ravens are the far better team and expected to win this matchup, their struggling pass defense presents an opportunity for the Giants—if DeVito and the offense can get rolling. It won’t be easy given the Giants’ offensive woes all season, but if they want any chance to go toe-to-toe with this Ravens offense, they’ll need to create some big plays against Baltimore’s porous secondary.

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