Baltimore’s rebuilt defensive front made an immediate impression during the Ravens’ 41-23 season-opening victory over the Indianapolis Colts. We mentioned Trey Hendrickson's impact in the opener, but he had a partner in crime who helped the Ravens dominate the opposition in multiple ways.
Hendrickson and Tavius Robinson finished among the NFL’s most productive pass rushers in Week 1, according to pressure totals shared by NFL Researcher and compiled by Next Gen Stats. Hendrickson generated eight pressures, tying Minnesota linebacker Blake Cashman for the third-highest total through Sunday’s games. Only Detroit’s Aidan Hutchinson and Minnesota’s Dallas Turner produced more with 10 apiece.
Most QB pressures in Week 1 through Sunday, per @NextGenStats…
1. Aidan Hutchinson – 10 1. Dallas Turner – 10 3. Trey Hendrickson – 8 3. Blake Cashman – 8 5. Tavius Robinson – 7 5. Jalyx Hunt - 7
— NFL Researcher (@NFL_Researcher) September 14, 2026
Robinson was not far behind. He registered seven pressures and tied Philadelphia’s Jalyx Hunt for fifth place. Hendrickson and Robinson combined for 15 pressures while helping Baltimore prevent Daniel Jones from settling into a rhythm after Indianapolis’ opening touchdown drive. Hendrickson created all eight of his pressures across 21 matchups against Colts left tackle Bernhard Raimann. Baltimore produced a 58.6% pressure rate and recorded two sacks when Hendrickson was on the field, compared with a 20% pressure rate and no sacks when he was sidelined.
Robinson converted one of his pressures into Baltimore’s first sack of the season. His continued development gives the Ravens another physical and versatile option alongside Hendrickson, Calais Campbell and Travis Jones. Jones completed 19 of 31 passes for 166 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Baltimore also forced two turnovers that led to touchdowns.
Hendrickson was acquired to provide the proven end-of-game closer and edge presence Baltimore lacked last season. Robinson’s emergence could make the investment even more valuable by preventing opponents from directing all their protection toward one player.
If the two continue creating pressure at this rate, Baltimore’s revamped defensive front could become one of the deepest and most disruptive units in the AFC.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Ravens duo ranked among NFL leaders in quarterback pressures in Week 1
