The Ravens ran out 41-3 winners against the Commanders in a preseason clash on Thursday evening. The game took place at 22:00 local time as part of the NFL's pre-season schedule. It was a straightforward affair with one side pulling clear early and never looking back.
And here's the thing — the Ravens came into this match unbeaten in their two previous outings. They had beaten the Vikings 13-3 and the Eagles 24-7 in successive games. The Commanders, by contrast, had picked up just one win from their last three matches, losing to the Lions 17-13 before beating Miami 20-7.
To be fair, the Commanders weren't without chances in their earlier games. They showed enough against Miami to suggest they could compete, but this fixture offered little respite. The Ravens looked sharper in every phase, and the scoreline told the story without needing further elaboration.
The Commanders' recent loss to Detroit added an edge to their approach here, but it wasn't enough to shift momentum. They struggled to find their rhythm from the opening whistle and never quite recovered. The Ravens, meanwhile, played with a confidence that comes from back-to-back victories.
Preseason results don't carry weight in the standings, but they do tell you something about form. The Ravens extended their unbeaten run to three games, while the Commanders' struggles continued despite showing promise in their win over the Dolphins.
