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Studs and duds from the Ravens preseason loss to Commanders

The Ravens will look to start a new winning streak, after 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.

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With the team now preparing for Saturday’s preseason finale against Tampa, we’re looking at the studs and duds from Monday night.

Stud -- Josh Johnson

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Johnson was 10-12 for 145-yards, two touchdowns and one fluke interception.

Stud --Melvin Gordon

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Gordon led all Ravens running backs with eight carries for 34-yards (4.3 YPC).

Stud--Travis Vokolek

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An undrafted rookie from Nebraska, Vokolek caught two touchdowns in the second half, and pleaded his case for a roster spot.

Stud--Charlie Kolar

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With Travis Vokolek breathing down his neck, Kolar hauled in two receptions for 61-yards.

The 2022 fourth-round pick has worked as Baltimore’s top tight end with Mark Andrews (rest) and Isaiah Likely (undisclosed) sitting out.

The Ravens now seem more likely to keep four tight ends, but there’s also fullback Patrick Ricard to account for.

Dud -- Owen Wright

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The rookie had 10-yards on nine carries, with a long of six-yards.

That statline won’t cut it at the Ravens deepest position group.

Dud -- James Proche

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Proche had one reception for 7-yards, and played a huge part in Josh Johnson’s endzone interception.

Stud -- Tylan Wallace

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Wallace had one catch for 6-yards, but it went for a touchdown.

Stud -Jeremy Lucien

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Lucien had seven tackles and one pass defended.

Stud --Jeremiah Moon

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Moon was one of the lowest graded players on the night, but he was solid, logging five tackles, 1 sack, 1 tackle for loss, and 2 QB hits.

Stud-- Zay Flowers

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Flowers put his stamp on the game during the opening drive, catching two passes for 37 yards and his first NFL touchdown.

Twenty-eight of his yards came after the catch, along with two forced missed tackles.

Stud -- John Simpson

John Simpson

Simpson was one of the highest graded players.

Dud --Sala Aumavae-Laulu

Sala Aumavae-Laulu was one of the worst graded players via PFF and has clearly lost the left guard battle to John Simpson.

Dud--Trenton Simpson

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Simpson had three tackles and one sack, but was credited with three missed tackles on Monday night and was one of the lowest graded players.

Stud-- Ar'Darius Washington

Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington allowed three catches for just 20 yards.

According to PFF, Washington allowed just one first down and produced seven tackles with two passes defended.

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