The Ravens’ NFL-record preseason winning streak is no more, as Washington kicker Joey Slye nailed a field goal from 49 yards to hand Baltimore a 29-28 loss at FedEx Field.
Washington second-year quarterback Sam Howell dazzled on the night, going 19-25 passing for 188 yards and two touchdowns.
Ravens quarterback Josh Johnson finished 10 of 12 for 145 yards and two touchdowns. He also had an interception where Commanders defensive back Jartavius Martin took the football away from James Proche in the end zone.
Here’s an instant analysis and recap of Monday night.
Anthony Brown has good first drive
Looking to keep pace with Josh Johnson, Brown led Baltimore on a 10-play, 85-yard drive on the Ravens’ first drive of the second half, connecting with tight end Travis Vokolek for a 17-yard touchdown.
Brown was 4-for-4 for 28 yards and a TD on the drive.
TOUCHDOWN RAVENS! @anthonybrown_2 finds @tvokolek2 for the score!! Tune in on ESPN/@wbaltv11. pic.twitter.com/D3tcT2Q7qr
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 22, 2023
Lamar Jackson on Odell Beckham Jr./Zay Flowers duo
Beckham has quietly been dominant during training camp, while Flowers is going to be the perfect complement in space.
“Odell looks like the Odell we know.”@Lj_Era8 talks about @obj and @ZayFlowers. Tune in now on ESPN and @wbaltv11. pic.twitter.com/c8bx2Yv7ke
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 22, 2023
Keaton Mitchell has a frustrating night
Mitchell is battling Melvin Gordon for a roster spot, and his night ended early with a shoulder injury. He finished his second preseason outing with one lone carry for 31 yards.
Ravens RB Keaton Mitchell is questionable to return. He has a left shoulder injury.
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) August 22, 2023
Travis Vokolek's monster night
In a battle for the third tight end spot, Vokolek matched Charlie Kolar, logging three catches for 28 yards and two touchdowns.
Travis Vokolek, the Ravens' fourth-string TE, just caught an 8-yard TD pass in triple coverage.
A national TV audience is learning the power of The Streak.
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) August 22, 2023
Anthony Brown is making things tough
Brown is battling Josh Johnson for the third quarterback spot. He finished this night 6 of 10 for 40 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.
New additions making plays
Two of the Ravens’ recent additions got in on the act against the Commanders.
DeAndre Houston-Carson came up with a fumble recovery, followed by Tae Hayes making an interception.
On the last two defensive series, two recent pickups record key turnovers.
DeAndre Houston-Carson came up with fumble recovery. Then, Tae Hayes makes an interception.#TheStreak
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) August 22, 2023
Houston-Carson (pictured above in previous action with the Bears) finished with five tackles, while Hayes finished with four.
Trenton Simpson
The rookie linebacker has worked back from injury and his first showing of the season was to poor from a tackling and awareness standpoint.
Rough series for Trenton Simpson. Missed at least three tackles on that drive.
— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) August 22, 2023
Simpson finished the night with three tackles and one sack.
Jeremy Lucien/Ar'Darius Washington
The duo combined for 14 tackles and four passes defended on the night.
