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NFL Preseason Week 3 Game Recap: Baltimore Ravens 30, Washington Commanders 3

A new preseason streak has begun.

The Washington Commanders snapped the Baltimore Ravens‘ run of 24 straight preseason wins from 2016 to 2023, and now the Ravens are building toward a new record after a 3-0 2025 preseason — capping it with a 30-3 victory over the very team that ended their historic stretch.

The veteran backups and budding young players took center stage. Third-year Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson saw significant snaps as he fights to secure the linebacker spot next to Roquan Smith, and he delivered a couple of sacks — one on which he forced a fumble — and a tipped pass that led to an interception.

Undrafted rookie cornerback Keyon Martin took an interception to the house, and second-round edge defender Mike Green notched a quarterback pressure for the third straight preseason game.

The Commanders' offense was stagnant without star Jayden Daniels at the helm. The defense got solid play out of veteran interior defender Sheldon Day, who finished with two run-defense stops on just 10 run-defense snaps.

PFF's dedicated team of graders was hard at work, analyzing every player on every play in real time. The comprehensive grades and data will be available after a thorough review tomorrow at 12 p.m. EST.

In the meantime, we’ve gathered some high-level data and snap counts from the game to give you an early look. Our expert graders have also nominated the standout player of the game, highlighting exceptional performance on the field.

PLAYER OF THE GAME

Keyon Martin and Jalyn Armour-Davis each secured an interception. The pair combined to allow three catches on seven targets for all of 14 yards, pending reviews. It was a positive showing for the Ravens' young defensive backs, both of whom have reportedly flashed in training camp.

BOX SCORE

Stat Ravens Commanders
Total points303
Total offensive plays6258
Average EPA per play00
Total net yards237242
Avg yards per play3.84.2
Total first downs1914
Rushing first downs76
Passing first downs117
Penalty first downs11
Third-down efficiency63%50%
Fourth-down efficiency0%17%
Possessions910
Avg plays per drive7.85.8
Avg yards per drive23.722
Avg points per drive2.40.3
Red-zone possessions21
Red-zone plays53
Red-zone TDs20
Red-zone FGs00
Red-zone scoring efficiency100%0%

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