Early in the 2011 season, injuries forced Webb into the starting lineup, where he excelled and demonstrated he was the team's most talented corner.Wake-up: Pouncey says he's going to play-AFC North Blog (ESPN), Espn.go.com. Retrieved August 16, 2012. Webb garnered considerable Pro Bowl buzz (although he was not voted in) after notching five interceptions during the regular season, returning one for a 73-yard score against the New York Jets, and being the only starting defensive back to not allow a touchdown the entire season.Healthy Webb emerges in Ravens' secondary-Carroll County Times Retrieved August 16, 2012.Ravens' Lardarius Webb Is Now A Fantasy Star-Baltimore Beat Down Retrieved August 16, 2012. In fact, quarterbacks had an average rating of 55.6 when throwing the ball against him. On December 4, 2011, Webb returned a punt for a 68-yard touchdown against the Cleveland Browns. This was Webb's first career punt return for a touchdown, and the team's first punt return for a touchdown since 2007. Webb attributed his elevated play to full recovery from his knee injury and his bulking up in the offseason to prepare to become the slot cornerback. He finished the regular season fourth on the team in tackles with 68 and first on the team in interceptions with five. Webb also had a sack.
