Washington Commanders at Baltimore Ravens, October 13, 2024
- The "Battle of the Beltway" renews when the Baltimore Ravens (3-2) host the Washington Commanders (4-1) – with each team leading their respective division – in a 1 p.m. showdown from M&T Bank Stadium. The Ravens are riding a three-game winning streak, while Washington has secured four straight victories entering this contest.
- In his 17th season with the Ravens, John Harbaugh stands as the NFL's second-longest-tenured coach (Mike Tomlin – 18). Harbaugh has led Baltimore to 11 playoff berths, winning Super Bowl XLVII in 2012 and producing a 175-111 overall record (including playoffs). Coach Harbaugh is 2-2 vs. Washington, while the Ravens are 4-3 all time against their neighbors to the south.
- Entering Week 6, Washington (31.0) and Baltimore (29.4) rank No. 1-2 in the NFL, respectively, in points per game. The Ravens are led by two-time MVP QB Lamar Jackson, who's been superb both passing (1,206 yards, 9 TDs, 1 INT, 107.3 rating) and rushing (363 yards & 2 TDs). Baltimore is also bolstered by RB Derrick Henry, who leads the league in rushing yards (572) and total TDs (7, tied). Washington is guided by standout rookie QB Jayden Daniels – the first player in league history with 1,000+ passing yards and 250+ rushing yards through his first five NFL games.
- In a thrilling 41-38 OT win last Sunday in Cincinnati, Baltimore overcame three 10-point second-half deficits, with K Justin Tucker hitting a game-tying 56-yard FG to force OT and then a 24-yarder to seal the victory. Tucker's final FG was set up by a 51-yard Henry rumble on Baltimore's second OT possession, as "The King" finished with 92 ground yards and 1 TD on 15 carries. Jackson completed 26-of-42 passes for 348 yards, 4 TDs (including 2 to TE Isaiah Likely) and 0 INTs (119.9 rating).
