Ravens defeat Commanders 41-13 in preseason finale

The Baltimore Ravens concluded a dominant preseason with a 41-13 victory over the Washington Commanders on Friday night at M&T Bank Stadium. The win capped a 3-0 exhibition schedule for Baltimore, who outscored their opponents 78-13 over three games. With both teams resting the vast majority of their starters, the final score carried little weight for the regular season but highlighted the depth of the Ravens' roster.

Baltimore's backups controlled the game from the outset. Quarterback Tyler Huntley, playing only the first series, completed all four of his passes, including a 25-yard touchdown strike to Chris Moore. After a fumble on Washington's first offensive play, quarterback Joe Fagnano scored on a 1-yard sneak. Fagnano later connected with LaJohntay Wester for another touchdown pass, and Jonathan Ward added a 2-yard rushing score to build a 31-0 halftime lead. The Commanders' offense, which sat 41 players, struggled to generate momentum until late in the game. Rookie quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis started and played the first half, while Sam Hartman took over in the second half. Washington was 1-for-12 on third-down conversions.

The Ravens' defense was stifling, holding...