Editing Ray Lewis (section)

==Professional career==
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=== 1996 season: Rookie season ===

Lewis was the top-rated [[inside linebacker]] heading into the 1996 NFL Draft,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Saraceno |first=Jon |date=April 16, 1996 |title=Picking is slim for teams needing linebackers, tackles |work=[[USA Today]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Plaschke |first=Bill |author-link=Bill Plaschke |date=April 19, 1996 |title=Rating the NFL Draft |work=[[Los Angeles Times]] |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-04-19-sp-60299-story.html |access-date=November 8, 2011 |archive-date=October 19, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151019062942/http://articles.latimes.com/1996-04-19/sports/sp-60299_1_nfl-draft |url-status=live }}</ref> in which [[Kevin Hardy (linebacker)|Kevin Hardy]] was considered the draft's only outstanding linebacker prospect.<ref name="marquez">{{Cite news |last=Marquez |first=Alex |date=April 18, 1996 |title=Illinois' Hardy only top linebacker in draft |work=[[Dayton Daily News]]}}</ref> Taken as the fifth linebacker in the draft, Lewis was seen by scouts as possessing speed, tackling ability, and intensity, as well as being praised for his ability to go into pass coverage. But many considered his lack of size a potential liability.<ref name="marquez" /><ref>{{Cite news |last=Mulhern |first=Tom |date=April 19, 1996 |title=Packers in desperate need for more depth at linebacker |work=[[The Capital Times]] |url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-69595481.html |access-date=November 8, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151019062942/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-69595481.html |archive-date=October 19, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=April 20, 1996 |title=NFL Draft: Top prospects // Defense |page=D15 |work=[[The Orange County Register]]}}</ref> In his first career game, a week 1 19–14 victory over the [[1996 Oakland Raiders season|Oakland Raiders]], Lewis earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his seven-tackle performance, along with an unusual interception.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=Childs |date=February 16, 2013 |title=Timeline of Ray Lewis' career |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/bs-sp-ravens-ray-lewis-timeline-0210-20130216-story.html |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=baltimoresun.com |language=en-US |archive-date=February 27, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190227060558/https://www.baltimoresun.com/bs-sp-ravens-ray-lewis-timeline-0210-20130216-story.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=1996 NFL Week 1 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1996/week_1.htm |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=February 27, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190227060520/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1996/week_1.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> Lewis earned ''[[USA Today]]'s'' All-Rookie team honors after his 15 tackles for loss led the [[NFL]] and 110 tackles led the Ravens in the 1996 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1996 Baltimore Ravens Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/1996.htm |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=February 3, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190203122710/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/1996.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> He finished his rookie season with two and a half sacks, six pass deflections, and an interception on the season as the Ravens finished with a 4–12 record.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1996 NFL Defense |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1996/defense.htm |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=February 27, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190227060325/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1996/defense.htm |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ray Lewis 1996 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LewiRa00/gamelog/1996 |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=August 9, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190809153524/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LewiRa00/gamelog/1996/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=1996 Baltimore Ravens Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/1996.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=April 5, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220405065349/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/1996.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== 1997 season ===

In week 9, against the [[1997 Washington Redskins season|Washington Redskins]], Lewis earned his second AFC Defensive Player of the Week honor.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1997 NFL Week 9 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1997/week_9.htm |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=February 27, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190227182015/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1997/week_9.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> Lewis recorded an NFL-best and career high 184 tackles in 1997, which also included 156 solo tackles, the most ever in single season,<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Tackles Single-Season Leaders (since 1994) |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/tackles_solo_single_season.htm |access-date=May 14, 2021 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=May 14, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514224707/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/tackles_solo_single_season.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> and earned his first [[Pro Bowl]] berth at the end of that season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1997 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1997/probowl.htm |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=March 27, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327170442/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1997/probowl.htm |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=1997 NFL Defense |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1997/defense.htm |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=February 27, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190227060306/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1997/defense.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> In addition, Lewis totaled four sacks, an interception, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, and 11 pass deflections in the Ravens' 6–9–1 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ray Lewis 1997 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LewiRa00/gamelog/1997/ |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=August 9, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190809153528/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LewiRa00/gamelog/1997/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=1997 Baltimore Ravens Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/1997.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=October 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221003014119/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/1997.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== 1998 season ===

In Week 12 of the 1998 season, Lewis recorded two interceptions and a sack against the Bengals in a 20–13 win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals - November 22nd, 1998 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199811220cin.htm |access-date=February 11, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Lewis made his second trip to the Pro Bowl after recording 120 tackles, three sacks, two interceptions, a forced fumble, and seven pass deflections.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1998 NFL Defense |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1998/defense.htm |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=February 24, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180224193351/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1998/defense.htm |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=1998 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1998/probowl.htm |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=September 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923143444/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1998/probowl.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> He led the 6–10 Ravens in tackles for the third consecutive season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1998 Baltimore Ravens Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/1998.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=May 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220503183127/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/1998.htm |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=1998 Baltimore Ravens Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/1998.htm |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=February 4, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190204170747/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/1998.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> He was also named to ''The Sporting News'' All-Pro Team. In what would prove to be Hall of Fame [[1998 Detroit Lions season|Detroit Lions]] running back [[Barry Sanders]]'s final game, Lewis and the rest of the Ravens defense held him to just 41 rushing yards on 19 attempts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Detroit Lions at Baltimore Ravens – December 27th, 1998 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199812270rav.htm |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=February 26, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190226011312/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199812270rav.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== 1999 season ===

In 1999, during the first game of the regular season against the [[1999 St. Louis Rams season|St. Louis Rams]], Lewis had 14 solo tackles, four tackles for loss, an interception, and a sack in the 27–10 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens at St. Louis Rams – September 12th, 1999 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199909120ram.htm |access-date=May 13, 2021 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=May 13, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513192410/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199909120ram.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> In week 2 against the [[1999 Pittsburgh Steelers season|Pittsburgh Steelers]], he finished with a team leading 13 combined tackles in the 23–20 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens – September 19th, 1999 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199909190rav.htm |access-date=May 13, 2021 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=May 13, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513192412/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199909190rav.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> In week 3 against the [[1999 Cleveland Browns season|Cleveland Browns]], Lewis had ten combined tackles and a sack in the 17–10 win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens – September 26th, 1999 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199909260rav.htm |access-date=May 13, 2021 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=May 13, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513192416/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199909260rav.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> In week 4 against the [[1999 Atlanta Falcons season|Atlanta Falcons]], Lewis finished with 12 combined tackles in the 19–13 overtime win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens at Atlanta Falcons – October 3rd, 1999 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199910030atl.htm |access-date=May 13, 2021 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=May 13, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513192419/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199910030atl.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> During week 5 against the [[1999 Tennessee Titans season|Tennessee Titans]], Lewis had 13 tackles and the only scored safety of his career in the 14–11 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens at Tennessee Titans – October 10th, 1999 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199910100oti.htm |access-date=May 13, 2021 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=May 13, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513192416/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199910100oti.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> In week 8 against the [[1999 Buffalo Bills season|Buffalo Bills]], Lewis had 14 tackles and a sack in the 13–10 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Buffalo Bills at Baltimore Ravens – October 31st, 1999 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199910310rav.htm |access-date=May 13, 2021 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=May 13, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513192415/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199910310rav.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> Despite the Ravens having an 8–8 regular season record, Lewis led the NFL in tackles with 165.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1999 Baltimore Ravens Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/1999.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=May 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220503183146/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/1999.htm |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=1999 NFL Defense |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1999/defense.htm |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=February 24, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180224193356/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1999/defense.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> He was named to a third-straight [[Pro Bowl]] and the All-Pro first team.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1999 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1999/probowl.htm |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=April 5, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220405065348/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1999/probowl.htm |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=1999 NFL All-Pros |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1999/allpro.htm |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=September 30, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220930225426/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1999/allpro.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> In addition, he totaled three and a half sacks, three interceptions, eight pass deflections, a safety, and a forced fumble.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ray Lewis 1999 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LewiRa00/gamelog/1999/ |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=November 26, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201126164532/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LewiRa00/gamelog/1999/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Lewis won the 1999 [[National Football League Alumni|NFL Alumni Linebacker Of The Year]] chosen by past NFL players voting according to the position they played.{{citation needed|date=October 2022}}

=== 2000: Record-setting defense, Defensive Player of the Year and Super Bowl XXXV MVP ===

In 2000, Lewis led a defense which many call the greatest in NFL history for a single season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Byrne |first=Kerry |date=June 26, 2008 |title=The greatest defenses of the Super Bowl Era |url=http://www.coldhardfootballfacts.com/content/the-greatest-defenses-the-super-bowl-era/5039/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130203085642/http://www.coldhardfootballfacts.com/content/the-greatest-defenses-the-super-bowl-era/5039/ |archive-date=February 3, 2013 |publisher=ColdHardFootballFacts.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=The List: Best NFL defense of all-time |url=https://www.espn.com/page2/s/list/bestNFLdefense.html |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=ESPN Page 2 |archive-date=March 15, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220315203319/https://www.espn.com/page2/s/list/bestNFLdefense.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=March 10, 2009 |title=A Statistical Analysis on the Greatest Defenses in NFL History |url=http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2009/3/10/775679/a-statistical-analysis-on |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=SB Nation: Behind the Steel Curtain |archive-date=August 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220818164216/https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2009/3/10/775679/a-statistical-analysis-on |url-status=live }}</ref> In week 2 of the regular season against the [[2000 Jacksonville Jaguars season|Jacksonville Jaguars]], Lewis led the team in tackles with 11 tackles in the 39–36 win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jacksonville Jaguars at Baltimore Ravens – September 10th, 2000 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200009100rav.htm |access-date=May 13, 2021 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=September 14, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210914192242/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200009100rav.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> In week 3 against the [[2000 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins]], Lewis had 11 tackles in the 19–6 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens at Miami Dolphins – September 17th, 2000 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200009170mia.htm |access-date=May 13, 2021 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=November 15, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115041636/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200009170mia.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> In week 6 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, he finished 13 tackles and a fumble recovery in the 15–10 win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens at Jacksonville Jaguars – October 8th, 2000 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200010080jax.htm |access-date=May 13, 2021 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=November 15, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115043555/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200010080jax.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> In week 13 against the [[2000 Cleveland Browns|Cleveland Browns]], Lewis had five tackles and two sacks in the 44–7 blowout win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens – November 26th, 2000 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200011260rav.htm |access-date=May 13, 2021 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=May 13, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513192413/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200011260rav.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> Lewis finished the regular season with a franchise leading 137 tackles, as well as two interceptions, six pass deflections, and three fumble recoveries. The team set a 16-game single-season record for fewest points allowed (165) and fewest rushing yards allowed (970).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lewis |first=Brian |date=January 21, 2001 |title=QUOTH THE RAVENS: NEVER SCORE: RECORD-SETTING DEFENSE REFUSES TO GIVE AN INCH |url=https://nypost.com/2001/01/21/quoth-the-ravens-never-score-record-setting-defense-refuses-to-give-an-inch/ |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=New York Post |language=en |archive-date=February 27, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190227060239/https://nypost.com/2001/01/21/quoth-the-ravens-never-score-record-setting-defense-refuses-to-give-an-inch/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The team recorded four shutouts, one shy of the single-season record. The unit finished first league-wide in six key defensive categories. Including the postseason, and excluding three combined touchdowns that were given up by the Ravens offense and special teams, Baltimore's defense allowed only 184 points in 20 games. After the regular season, he earned a unanimous All-Pro selection, and was once again named to start in the Pro Bowl.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl XXXV – Baltimore Ravens vs. New York Giants – January 28th, 2001 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200101280nyg.htm |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=February 26, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190226013523/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200101280nyg.htm |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Winners |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/super-bowl-mvp-award.htm |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=August 3, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170803110815/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/super-bowl-mvp-award.htm |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2000 NFL All-Pros |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2000/allpro.htm |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=September 29, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929190822/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2000/allpro.htm |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2000 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2000/probowl.htm |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=September 25, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925224442/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2000/probowl.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> In the [[2000–01 NFL playoffs#AFC: Baltimore Ravens 21, Denver Broncos 3|Wild Card Round]] against the [[2000 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos]], Lewis had seven tackles and an interception in the 21–3 win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Denver Broncos at Baltimore Ravens – December 31st, 2000 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200012310rav.htm |access-date=May 13, 2021 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=May 13, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513192410/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200012310rav.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> In the [[2000–01 NFL playoffs#AFC: Baltimore Ravens 24, Tennessee Titans 10|Divisional Round]] against the [[2000 Tennessee Titans|Tennessee Titans]], Lewis had 12 combined tackles and an interception returned 50 yards for the clinching touchdown in the 24–10 win.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ruiz |first=Nathan |date=January 8, 2021 |title=Best moments in Ravens vs. Titans history: Ray Lewis' pick-six, Eddie George's revenge and midfield confrontations |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/2021/01/08/best-moments-in-ravens-vs-titans-history-ray-lewis-pick-six-eddie-georges-revenge-and-midfield-confrontations/ |access-date=February 11, 2024 |website=Baltimore Sun |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Baltimore Ravens at Tennessee Titans – January 7th, 2001 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200101070oti.htm |access-date=May 13, 2021 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=May 14, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514024516/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200101070oti.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> In the [[2000–01 NFL playoffs#AFC: Baltimore Ravens 16, Oakland Raiders 3|AFC Championship]] against the [[2000 Oakland Raiders season|Oakland Raiders]], he had seven combined tackles and a fumble recovery in the 16–3 win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=AFC Championship – Baltimore Ravens at Oakland Raiders – January 14th, 2001 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200101140rai.htm |access-date=May 13, 2021 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=October 10, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081010114023/http://pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200101140rai.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> Lewis was named NFL Defensive Player of The Year for the 2000 season.<ref name="pro-football-reference.com">{{Cite web |title=AP Defensive Player of the Year Winners |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/ap-defensive-player-of-the-year.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=July 13, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180713200031/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/ap-defensive-player-of-the-year.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> The Ravens became only the second team to ever record a defensive shutout in a Super Bowl, as they dominated the [[2000 New York Giants|New York Giants]] 34–7 to win the franchise's first ever Super Bowl championship.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl XXXV – Baltimore Ravens vs. New York Giants – January 28th, 2001 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200101280nyg.htm |access-date=May 13, 2021 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=May 14, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514201821/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200101280nyg.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> Lewis's five combined tackles and four passes defended earned him Super Bowl XXXV MVP honors.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl MVPs – Super Bowl History |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/superbowl/history/mvps |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=October 6, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181006154948/http://www.espn.com/nfl/superbowl/history/mvps |url-status=live }}</ref> He also added 31 tackles, two [[interception]]s, 9 pass deflections, one fumble recovery, and a touchdown in the four-game playoff run.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2000 NFL Defense |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2000/defense.htm |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=February 24, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180224193312/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2000/defense.htm |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ray Lewis 2000 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LewiRa00.htm |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=March 21, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210321111142/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LewiRa00.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== 2001 season ===

In 2001, Lewis earned his fifth consecutive Pro Bowl selection, when he led the NFL in tackles with 162 and earned first-team All-Pro honors.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2001 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2001/probowl.htm |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=September 25, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925133152/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2001/probowl.htm |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2001 NFL All-Pros |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2001/allpro.htm |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=March 27, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327184143/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2001/allpro.htm |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2001 NFL Defense |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2001/defense.htm |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=February 24, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180224193315/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2001/defense.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> In week 12, he had a career-high 18 total tackles and one sack in the 39–27 victory over the Colts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Indianapolis Colts at Baltimore Ravens - December 2nd, 2001 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200112020rav.htm |access-date=February 11, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In week 15, he earned his third AFC Defensive Player of the Week honor in a 15–0 shutout of the [[2001 Cincinnati Bengals season|Cincinnati Bengals]]. He had two interceptions and 11 total tackles in the win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens – December 23rd, 2001 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200112230rav.htm |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=February 27, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190227060535/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200112230rav.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> The Ravens earned a playoff berth with a 10–6 record.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2001 Baltimore Ravens Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/2001.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=September 27, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927195517/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/2001.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> In the Ravens' two playoff games, he totaled 17 tackles, three forced fumbles, and one pass deflection as the team's season ended in the divisional round.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ray Lewis 2001 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LewiRa00/gamelog/2001 |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=August 9, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190809153555/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LewiRa00/gamelog/2001/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== 2002 season ===

In 2002, Lewis was limited to only five games due to a shoulder injury.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ray Lewis 2002 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LewiRa00.htm |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |archive-date=March 21, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210321111142/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LewiRa00.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> He still managed to rank fifth on the team with 58 tackles.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2002 Baltimore Ravens Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/2002.htm |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |archive-date=March 27, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327070516/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/2002.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> In addition, Lewis compiled two interceptions, two pass deflections, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. Lewis earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors in week 4 against the [[2002 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos]] after posting and tying his career-high with 18 tackles (11 solo), two pass deflections, and an interception.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 2, 2002 |title=Green, Tomlinson share AFC award |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/5768877 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20021019142025/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/5768877 |archive-date=October 19, 2002 |access-date=August 20, 2013 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> After having been selected to the [[Pro Bowl]] for five consecutive seasons (1997–2001), Lewis's streak was stopped by his season-ending injury. In his absence, the Baltimore Ravens defense finished ranked 19th in points allowed the team as a whole finished with a 7–9 record.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2002 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2002/index.htm |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=March 28, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090328063426/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2002/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2002 Baltimore Ravens Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/2002.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=April 5, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220405065349/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/2002.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>
[[File:Ray Lewis at Ford Field, Detroit.JPG|thumb|upright=1.1|Lewis on the sidelines with the [[Baltimore Ravens]], 2005]]

=== 2003 season: Second Defensive Player of the Year award ===
Lewis was the leading vote recipient for the 2003 AP All-Pro team, earning 49 of 50 votes.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2003 NFL All-Pros |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2003/allpro.htm |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=October 2, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221002035447/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2003/allpro.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> He also won the annual AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year with 43 votes out of 50.<ref name="pro-football-reference.com" /> He was named to his sixth career Pro Bowl for the 2003 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2003 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2003/probowl.htm |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=March 27, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327184626/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2003/probowl.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> Additionally, Lewis earned ''Pro Football Weekly'', PFWA, and ''Football Digest'' Defensive MVP honors and was named to Dr. Z's ''[[Sports Illustrated]]'' All-Pro team, ''Pro Football Weekly''{{'s}} All-NFL team, ''Pro Football Weekly''{{'s}} All-AFC team, ''Football Digest''{{'s}} All-Pro first team, and ''The Sporting News''{{'}} All-Pro team. Lewis also earned the KC 101 AFC Defensive Player of the Year award for the 3rd time in four years, the 2003 [[National Football League Alumni|NFL Alumni Linebacker Of The Year]], and finished with 161 tackles, one and a half sacks, six interceptions, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, 14 pass deflections, and one touchdown. He was named [[NFL]] Defensive Player of the Month for November<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 18, 2004 |title=Kitna, Lewis and Vanderjagt earn AFC honor |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/6893098 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040318100148/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/6893098 |archive-date=March 18, 2004 |access-date=August 20, 2013 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> and AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his 15-tackle, one-interception performance against the [[2003 Pittsburgh Steelers|Pittsburgh Steelers]] in week 17.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 15, 2004 |title=Brady, Lewis, Anderson earn AFC honors |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/6965425 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040215050756/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/6965425 |archive-date=February 15, 2004 |access-date=August 20, 2013 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> In the [[2003–04 NFL playoffs#AFC: Tennessee Titans 20, Baltimore Ravens 17|Wild Card Round]] loss to the [[2003 Tennessee Titans|Tennessee Titans]], Lewis totaled 17 tackles.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ray Lewis 2003 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LewiRa00/gamelog/2003 |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=August 9, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190809153612/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LewiRa00/gamelog/2003/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== 2004 season ===

In 2004, Lewis was named first-team All-Pro by the AP, second-team "All Pro" by ''College and Pro Football Weekly'' and ''Football Digest,'' and "All Pro" by ''The Sporting News.''<ref>{{Cite web |title=2004 NFL All-Pros |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2004/allpro.htm |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=October 2, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221002072127/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2004/allpro.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> He finished the 2004 season playing 15 games while recording 146 total tackles, one sack, two fumble recoveries, one fumble forced, and six pass deflections as the Ravens went 9–7.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ray Lewis 2004 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LewiRa00/gamelog/2004 |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=August 9, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190809153618/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LewiRa00/gamelog/2004/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2004 Baltimore Ravens Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/2004.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=September 22, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922004231/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/2004.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> He earned a seventh Pro Bowl nomination.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2004 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2004/probowl.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=October 9, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181009132137/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2004/probowl.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== 2005 season ===

Lewis's 2005 season was cut short by an injury in week 6. He was placed on injured reserve in week 8, having amassed 46 tackles, a sack, an interception, two pass deflections, and a fumble recovery in the season's first six games.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ray Lewis 2005 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LewiRa00/gamelog/2005/ |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=August 9, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190809153624/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LewiRa00/gamelog/2005/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last1=Elliott |first1=Helene |last2=Dillman |last3=Lisa |date=December 7, 2005 |title=Report: Ray Lewis Out for Season |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2005-dec-07-sp-newswire7-story.html |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US |archive-date=October 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221008172617/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2005-dec-07-sp-newswire7-story.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The Ravens struggled to a final record of 6–10.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2005 Baltimore Ravens Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/2005.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=October 5, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005100016/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/2005.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== 2006 season ===
[[File:Willie Parker and Cedric Wilson.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Lewis (#52) brings down [[Willie Parker]] in a game against the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]], 2006]]
In 2006, Lewis led the Ravens defense to an NFL-best ranking in 14 major defensive categories, including total yards allowed, points per game allowed, and interceptions. The Ravens also finished second in sacks, take-aways, and rushing yards allowed.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2006 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2006/index.htm |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=October 6, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211006103711/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2006/index.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> Lewis missed two games due to an injury, but still recorded 103 tackles, a personal best of five sacks, two interceptions, and eight pass deflections in 14 games. He also forced a fumble and recovered one.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web |title=Ray Lewis 2006 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LewiRa00/gamelog/2006/ |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=August 9, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190809153629/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LewiRa00/gamelog/2006/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The Ravens allowed just one 100-yard rushing performance in the 14 games Lewis played. Lewis was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week following his seven-tackle, one-sack, and three-pass-deflection performance against the [[2006 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season|Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] in the season opener.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 13, 2006 |title=Pennington, Lewis, Vinatieri earn AFC honors |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/9658473 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070713145215/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/9658473 |archive-date=July 13, 2007 |access-date=August 20, 2013 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>  He was also selected to the Pro Bowl, but withdrew because of a hand injury, ceding his spot to fellow Ravens linebacker [[Bart Scott]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2006 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2006/probowl.htm |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=March 22, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180322081740/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2006/probowl.htm |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=January 30, 2007 |title=Teammate Scott to replace injured Lewis in Pro Bowl |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2748577 |access-date=February 25, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=February 26, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220226005634/https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2748577 |url-status=live }}</ref> Lewis finished fifth in voting for Defensive Player of the Year.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 6, 2007 |title=Dolphins' Taylor wins Defensive Player of Year |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2721073 |access-date=February 25, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=February 26, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220226005635/https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2721073 |url-status=live }}</ref> Lewis totaled 15 tackles and a pass deflection in the [[2006–07 NFL playoffs#AFC: Indianapolis Colts 15, Baltimore Ravens 6|Divisional Round]] loss to the [[2006 Indianapolis Colts|Indianapolis Colts]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Indianapolis Colts at Baltimore Ravens – January 13th, 2007 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200701130rav.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=August 31, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220831114158/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200701130rav.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== 2007 season ===
[[File:Ray Lewis 2007.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Lewis with the Baltimore Ravens, 2007]]
Despite the Ravens' mediocre 5–11 season, Lewis was the team's leading tackler.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2007 Baltimore Ravens Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/2007.htm |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=March 7, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190307202047/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/2007.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> Against the [[2007 Cleveland Browns|Cleveland Browns]], Lewis recorded 16 tackles, recovered a fumble, and returned an interception for a touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens – November 18th, 2007 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200711180rav.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=February 26, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190226025533/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200711180rav.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> He earned his ninth career Pro Bowl nomination.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2007 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2007/probowl.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=March 16, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180316023313/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2007/probowl.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> He finished the season with 120 total tackles, two sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, ten passes deflected, two interceptions, and one touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ray Lewis 2007 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LewiRa00/gamelog/2007 |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=August 9, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190809153635/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LewiRa00/gamelog/2007/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== 2008 season ===
[[File:Ray-Lewis-2008-Steelers-regseason-game.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Lewis with the Ravens facing the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]], 2008]]
In 2008, Lewis helped lead the Ravens to the AFC Championship while totaling 117 tackles, three and a half sacks, three interceptions, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and nine passes deflected.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2008 Baltimore Ravens Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/2008.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=March 5, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190305125010/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/2008.htm |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ray Lewis 2008 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LewiRa00/gamelog/2008 |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=August 9, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190809153640/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LewiRa00/gamelog/2008/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He was named a starter to the Pro Bowl, his tenth such nomination, and was named an [[Associated Press]] first-team All-Pro for the sixth time.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2008 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2008/probowl.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=March 16, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180316160330/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2008/probowl.htm |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2008 NFL All-Pros |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2008/allpro.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=March 16, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180316023905/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2008/allpro.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> In addition, he was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week following his eight tackles, two interception, and two pass deflections against the [[2008 Houston Texans season|Houston Texans]] in week 10.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2008 NFL Week 10 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2008/week_10.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=March 16, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180316023013/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2008/week_10.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> In the three playoff games against the [[2008 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins]], [[2008 Tennessee Titans season|Tennessee Titans]], and [[2008 Pittsburgh Steelers season|Pittsburgh Steelers]], Lewis totaled 29 tackles, two forced fumbles, and one pass deflection in three games.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Baltimore Ravens at Miami Dolphins – January 4th, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200901040mia.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=December 31, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171231051603/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200901040mia.htm |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Baltimore Ravens at Tennessee Titans – January 10th, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200901100oti.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=February 26, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190226031236/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200901100oti.htm |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=AFC Championship – Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers – January 18th, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200901180pit.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=July 3, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190703140608/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200901180pit.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> After the season, he became an [[unrestricted free agent]], but agreed to return to the Baltimore Ravens to complete his career.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 19, 2009 |title=Lewis says he 'didn't go that far' in free agency, stayed loyal to Ravens |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/lewis-says-he-didn-t-go-that-far-in-free-agency-stayed-loyal-to-09000d5d80f5acac |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US |archive-date=September 26, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210926033247/https://www.nfl.com/news/lewis-says-he-didn-t-go-that-far-in-free-agency-stayed-loyal-to-09000d5d80f5acac |url-status=live }}</ref> The contract, which would have run through 2015 (including two option years), was said to be worth $10 million the first year, but was highly incentivized.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 11, 2009 |title=Lewis Re-Ups With Ravens |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/03/11/ravens.lewis.ap/index.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104043420/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/03/11/ravens.lewis.ap/index.html |archive-date=November 4, 2012 |website=SI.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref>

=== 2009 season ===

In 2009, Lewis was named first-team All-Pro by the [[Associated Press]] for the seventh time (ninth selection overall) and named to his 11th [[Pro Bowl]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2009 NFL All-Pros |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/allpro.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=October 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221003004920/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/allpro.htm |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2009 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/probowl.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=August 21, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180821031640/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/probowl.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> He accumulated an AFC-leading 134 tackles on the season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2009 NFL Defense |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/defense.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=February 24, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180224200314/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/defense.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> He also added three sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, and seven passes deflected. Lewis added 21 tackles, one sack, and one pass deflection in two playoff games.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ray Lewis 2009 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LewiRa00/gamelog/2009/ |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=August 9, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190809153647/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LewiRa00/gamelog/2009/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In the September 2009 issue of ''Sporting News' Magazine'', Lewis was selected to their Team of the Decade (2000s). In week 2 against the [[2009 San Diego Chargers season|San Diego Chargers]], Lewis made the game-saving tackle on running back [[Darren Sproles]] on a fourth-down play. After the game, Lewis said it was one of the best tackles he has made in his career.<ref name="usa_Today_9_20_09">{{Cite news |last=Corbett |first=Jim |date=September 20, 2009 |title=Ray Lewis the 'firestarter' as thumping hit stops Chargers |work=USA Today |url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2009-09-20-ravens-chargers_N.htm |access-date=September 27, 2009 |archive-date=September 25, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090925031653/http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2009-09-20-ravens-chargers_N.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> Lewis was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame 1st team All-2000s Team.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pro Football Hall of Fame All-Decade Teams – 2000s |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/ |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=May 5, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220505030719/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/pfhof_all_decade_2010.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== 2010 season ===

In 2010, Lewis was named second-team All-Pro by the [[Associated Press]] for the third time (10th All-Pro selection overall) and named to his 12th [[Pro Bowl]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2010 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/probowl.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=March 16, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180316023404/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/probowl.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> He totaled 139 tackles, two sacks, two interceptions, two forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, four pass deflections, and one defensive touchdown, which came on a 24-yard pick six against the Panthers in Week 11.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cranston |first=Mike |date=November 20, 2010 |title=Ravens rough up Panthers, spoil St. Pierre's QB start |url=https://www.goupstate.com/story/news/2010/11/21/ravens-rough-up-panthers-spoil-st-pierres-qb-start/29845370007/ |access-date=February 11, 2024 |website=Spartanburg Herald Journal|agency=Associated Press |language=en-US}}</ref> Lewis added 13 tackles, one sack, and a forced fumble in two playoff games.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ray Lewis 2010 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LewiRa00/gamelog/2010/ |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=August 9, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190809153654/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LewiRa00/gamelog/2010/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On Sunday, November 21, 2010, Lewis became only the second player in NFL history to record at least 30 interceptions and 30 sacks for their career.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davenport |first=Gary |date=January 2, 2013 |title=Ranking the Greatest Moments of Ray Lewis' Hall of Fame Career |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1465862-ranking-the-greatest-moments-of-ray-lewis-hall-of-fame-career |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en |archive-date=April 4, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130404014748/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1465862-ranking-the-greatest-moments-of-ray-lewis-hall-of-fame-career |url-status=live }}</ref> He was the fastest player (204 games) to achieve that feat. He was ranked fourth by his fellow players on the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2011]]. He earned the highest ranking for a defensive player on the initial ranking by the NFL players.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2011 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2011-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=January 2, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190102143022/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2011-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== 2011 season ===

In week 3, Lewis was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against the [[2011 St. Louis Rams|St. Louis Rams]]. In the 37–7 victory, Lewis had one sack, one forced fumble, and ten solo tackles.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens at St. Louis Rams – September 25th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201109250ram.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=August 3, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210803192441/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201109250ram.htm |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2011 NFL Week 3 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/week_3.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=April 4, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180404134626/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/week_3.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> In the 2011 season, Lewis was named to his 13th and what proved to be his final [[Pro Bowl]], and led the Ravens with 95 tackles despite missing four games with an injury.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2011 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/probowl.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=August 30, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830174119/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/probowl.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> Lewis also collected two sacks, one interception, two forced fumbles, and seven pass deflections. Lewis totaled 20 tackles and one pass deflection in two playoff games.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ray Lewis 2011 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LewiRa00/gamelog/2011 |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |archive-date=August 9, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190809153659/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LewiRa00/gamelog/2011/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2011 Baltimore Ravens Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/2011.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |archive-date=December 31, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171231155353/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/2011.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> On Sunday, October 16, 2011, against the [[2011 Houston Texans|Houston Texans]], Lewis became the first player in NFL history with at least 40 sacks and 30 interceptions in his career.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 16, 2011 |title=Ravens ride solid D, 5 FGs past injury-riddled Texans |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=311016033 |access-date=February 25, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=February 26, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220226005637/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=311016033 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He was ranked 20th by his fellow players on the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2012]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2012 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2012-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=March 22, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190322201849/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2012-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== 2012: Final year and second Super Bowl ===
[[File:Ray Lewis Baltimore Ravens post-Super Bowl celebration.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Lewis at a post-[[Super Bowl XLVII]] celebration at [[M&T Bank Stadium]], February 2013]]
Lewis suffered torn triceps on October 14, 2012, during a game against the [[2012 Dallas Cowboys season|Dallas Cowboys]], and had them surgically repaired three days later.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Brooks |first=Matt |date=October 15, 2012 |title=Ray Lewis is done for the year with a torn triceps |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/early-lead/wp/2012/10/15/ray-lewis-done-for-the-year-with-torn-triceps/?Post+generic=%3Ftid%3Dsm_twitter_washingtonpost |access-date=October 15, 2012 |newspaper=The Washington Post |archive-date=October 27, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131027110724/http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/early-lead/wp/2012/10/15/ray-lewis-done-for-the-year-with-torn-triceps/?Post+generic=%3Ftid%3Dsm_twitter_washingtonpost |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |date=January 29, 2013 |title=The zany story of two self ordained sports science entrepreneurs |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2013/01/29/strange-lab-lured-numerous-athletes |access-date=February 25, 2022 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |archive-date=February 26, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220226005634/https://www.si.com/nfl/2013/01/29/strange-lab-lured-numerous-athletes |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bell |first=Jarrett |date=January 29, 2013 |title=Ray Lewis denies using banned deer antler spray |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/ravens/2013/01/29/ray-lewis-super-bowl-deer-antler-extract/1874671/ |access-date=January 29, 2013 |website=USA Today |archive-date=January 30, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130130024248/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/ravens/2013/01/29/ray-lewis-super-bowl-deer-antler-extract/1874671/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Several sources had reported he was expected to return to action December 16 in the game against the [[Denver Broncos]],<ref name="ESPN Triceps 2012">{{Cite web |last=Werder |first=Ed |date=November 30, 2012 |title=Source: Ray Lewis back Dec. 16 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/8693816/ray-lewis-baltimore-ravens-expected-return-dec-16-according-team-source |access-date=February 22, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=February 26, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220226005638/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/8693816/ray-lewis-baltimore-ravens-expected-return-dec-16-according-team-source |url-status=live }}</ref> much earlier than his expected return in January,<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 6, 2012 |title=Word of Mouth: Owners, don't be shortsighted |url=http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-gameday/0ap2000000106972/Word-of-Mouth-Owners-don-t-be-shortsighted |access-date=January 30, 2013 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=January 11, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130111104228/http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-gameday/0ap2000000106972/Word-of-Mouth-Owners-don-t-be-shortsighted |url-status=live }}</ref> but he was inactive for the game.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Schefter |first1=Adam |last2=Paolantonio |first2=Sal |date=December 15, 2012 |title=Ray Lewis of Baltimore Ravens not activated for Broncos game |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/8749592/ray-lewis-baltimore-ravens-not-activated-denver-broncos-game |access-date=February 25, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=February 26, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220226005636/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/8749592/ray-lewis-baltimore-ravens-not-activated-denver-broncos-game |url-status=live }}</ref> On January 2, 2013, Lewis announced he would retire after his team finished the [[2012–13 NFL playoffs]].<ref name="Hensley">{{Cite web |last=Hensley |first=Jamison |date=January 2, 2013 |title=Ravens' Lewis says he's retiring after season |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/8803174/ray-lewis-baltimore-ravens-says-retiring-season |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220405065346/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/8803174/ray-lewis-baltimore-ravens-says-retiring-season |archive-date=April 5, 2022 |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>

He returned to action for Baltimore's [[2012–13 NFL playoffs#AFC: Baltimore Ravens 24, Indianapolis Colts 9|Wild Card Round]] game against the [[2012 Indianapolis Colts season|Colts]] and led the defense to a 24–9 win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Indianapolis Colts at Baltimore Ravens – January 6th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201301060rav.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |archive-date=March 15, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220315203326/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201301060rav.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> On the game's last play, Lewis lined up on offense at [[fullback (American football)|fullback]]. The Ravens were not slated to play another home playoff game (since they were the number-four seed, and the day before, the [[2012 Houston Texans season|Houston Texans]] beat the number-six seed [[2012 Cincinnati Bengals season|Cincinnati Bengals]]), so they wanted Lewis to be on the field for the final play. Next, the Ravens defeated the [[2012 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos]] in the [[Mile High Miracle|Divisional Round]], 38–35 in double overtime, and then defeated the [[2012 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]] in the [[2012–13 NFL playoffs#AFC: Baltimore Ravens 28, New England Patriots 13|AFC Championship]], 28–13.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Baltimore Ravens at Denver Broncos – January 12th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201301120den.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=January 18, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180118011239/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201301120den.htm |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hanzus |first=Dan |date=January 20, 2013 |title=Ravens roll by Patriots to advance to Super Bowl XLVII |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/joe-flacco-baltimore-ravens-reach-super-bowl-xlvii-0ap1000000128873 |access-date=February 25, 2022 |publisher=[[National Football League]] |archive-date=February 26, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220226005634/https://www.nfl.com/news/joe-flacco-baltimore-ravens-reach-super-bowl-xlvii-0ap1000000128873 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=AFC Championship – Baltimore Ravens at New England Patriots – January 20th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201301200nwe.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=December 28, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171228173139/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201301200nwe.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>
Lewis's final career NFL game was [[Super Bowl XLVII]], where the Ravens defeated the [[2012 San Francisco 49ers|San Francisco 49ers]] by a score of 34–31.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wilner |first=Barry |date=February 3, 2013 |title=Ravens Are Super Bowl Champs! Take Close Win Over The 49ers 34–31 |url=http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2013/02/03/ravens-score-first-in-super-bowl-take-lead-over-49ers-7-0/ |access-date=February 3, 2013 |website=[[WJZ-TV]] |archive-date=February 6, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130206231743/http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2013/02/03/ravens-score-first-in-super-bowl-take-lead-over-49ers-7-0/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl XLVII – San Francisco 49ers vs. Baltimore Ravens – February 3rd, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201302030sfo.htm |access-date=November 8, 2017 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=April 1, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401192644/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201302030sfo.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> Lewis finished the regular season with 57 tackles, one sack, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and one deflection in six games. In the postseason, Lewis led the NFL with 51 tackles.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Karpovich |first=Todd |date=February 10, 2022 |title=Super Bowl Was Never Too Big for Ravens Linebacker Ray Lewis |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/ravens/news/super-bowl-was-never-too-big-for-ray-lewis |access-date=February 11, 2024 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |language=en}}</ref> He contributed two tackles for loss and one pass deflection in the Ravens' Super Bowl XLVII run.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ray Lewis 2012 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LewiRa00.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=March 21, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210321111142/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LewiRa00.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>