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Dallas Cowboys running back Felix Jones, right, rushes past Baltimore Ravens defenders Ray Lewis, left, and Jimmy Smith in the second half of an NFL football game in Baltimore, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012. Gail Burton, Associated Press
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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Kevin Ogletree, left, misses a pass as he is defended by Baltimore Ravens defensive back Jimmy Smith in the second half of an NFL football game in Baltimore, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012. Baltimore won 31-29. Gail Burton, Associated Press
By Associated Press

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — For years, the Baltimore Ravens have won because of their defense. Now they're winning in spite of it.

That does not sit well with defensive coordinator Dean Pees, who says the performance of the unit "makes me sick."

Baltimore is 5-1, no thanks to a defense ranked 26th in the NFL. The Ravens allowed 200 yards rushing to Kansas City and Dallas over the past two weeks.

Safety Bernard Pollard says, "I think it's to a point now where we have to take a stand."

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The Ravens are gearing up for a matchup Sunday against Houston (5-1) and standout running back Arian Foster. Worse, the Ravens will be without linebacker Ray Lewis, the team's leading tackler, and shutdown cornerback Lardarius Webb, both of whom are injured.

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