The Ravens wrapped up preseason play undefeated by defeating the Washington Commanders, 30-3, at Northwest Stadium Saturday.
Here's how it happened:
Turning Point
With the Commanders near midfield and trailing 17-0 in the second quarter, David Ojabo had a tackle for loss to make a fourth-down stop. Ojabo came in unblocked and blasted Commanders running back Jeremy McNichols to set up the Ravens' offense in opposing territory and keep the Commanders off the board.
Top Play
Undrafted rookie cornerback Keyon Martin looked like a veteran before halftime with a 26-yard pick-six. Martin read Commanders quarterback Sam Hartman's eyes the whole play and undercut a throw to the outside before returning it to the house.
Scoring Summary
| Scoring Play | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Quarter | Ravens: (6:36) Rasheen Ali 9-yard run | 7-0, Ravens |
| 2nd Quarter | Ravens: (13:18) D'Ernest Johnson 1-yard run | 14-0, Ravens |
| Ravens: (11:26) Tyler Loop 46-yard field goal | 17-0, Ravens | |
| Commanders: (5:41) Matt Gay 47-yard field goal | 17-3, Ravens | |
| Ravens: (1:16) Keyon Martin 26-yard interception return | 24-3, Ravens | |
| Ravens: (0:05) Tyler Loop 52-yard field goal | 27-3, Ravens | |
| 4th Quarter | Ravens: (12:18) Tyler Loop 61-yard field goal | 30-3, Ravens |
Statistical Breakdown
Offensive Stats
| Ravens | Commanders | |
|---|---|---|
| Passing Leader | Devin Leary (71 yards) | Sam Hartman (114 yards) |
| Receiving Leader | LaJohntay Wester (28 yards) | Colson Yankoff (52 yards) |
| Rushing Leader | D'Ernest Johnson (45 yards) | Kazmeir Allen (36 yards) |
Defensive Stats
| Ravens | Commanders | |
|---|---|---|
| Sacks | 2 | 0 |
| Turnovers Forced | 4 | 0 |
Team Stats
| Ravens | Commanders | |
|---|---|---|
| Time of Possession | 35:44 | 24:16 |
| Total Yards | 232 | 242 |
| Penalties | 6 for 30 | 4 for 29 |
| 3rd Down Efficiency | 10-of-16 | 7-of-14 |
| 1st Downs | 19 | 14 |
Stock Watch
ILB Trenton Simpson
Simpson was the lone starter to see action Saturday, and he filled up the stat sheet. Early in the second quarter, the third-year linebacker batted a pass up in the air, allowing Jalyn Armour-Davis to come down with the interception. Simpson later sacked Hartman and forced a fumble with 30 seconds left in the first half. He finished with six tackles and 1.5 sacks.
RB Rasheen Ali
Ali isa potential 53-man roster candidate and he finished his preseason with another strong performance. The 2024 fifth-round pick kicked off the scoring with a 9-yard rushing touchdown and finished with 52 yards on 14 touches.
K Tyler Loop
Saturday was the second time Loop had kicked in an opposing stadium, and he delivered. Loop made all three of his field goals, the last of which was a 61-yard boot in the fourth quarter.
Up Next
The Ravens will travel to Buffalo for their season opener against the Bills on "Sunday Night Football" on Sept. 7.
