After the Ravens stuffed the Chicago Bears on the goal line in the final minute of their 30-16 victory, linebacker Roquan Smith came to the sideline and hugged Head Coach John Harbaugh.
The Ravens had put the brakes on their four-game losing skid and a big reason was the return of their defensive leader.
In his first game back from a hamstring injury that cost him two games, Smith recorded the Ravens' highest Pro Football Focus (PFF) defensive grade by far with a 90.7. Smith made a game-high 12 tackles.
"You never want to be injured in this game of football because your best ability is your availability," Smith said. "That's what it all boils down to. [I am] grateful to be out there with my guys and to get a win here at M&T [Bank Stadium]."
The game had extra significance for Smith con

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