The Baltimore Ravens’ remarkable 24-game preseason win streak comes to a stunning end against the Washington Commanders. Get all the details here.
In a dramatic turn of events at FedEx Field in Landover, Md., the Baltimore Ravens’ NFL-record 24-game preseason win streak came to an abrupt halt on Monday night. The Washington Commanders pulled off a nail-biting 29-28 victory, ending the Ravens’ preseason dominance that spanned nearly a decade.
Joey Slye became the Commanders’ hero, nailing a 49-yard field goal with just 9 seconds left on the clock, sealing Baltimore’s fate and putting an end to their preseason glory that had lasted since 2015. It’s worth noting that this incredible streak began three years before the Ravens drafted their star quarterback, Lamar Jackson.
The pivotal moment of the game came when Ravens cornerback Corey Mayfield Jr. was flagged for pass interference on fourth-and-11 with a mere 1:04 remaining, gifting the Commanders a fresh set of downs that ultimately led to Slye’s game-winning field goal.
The matchup was a study in contrast, with the Ravens opting to field their second- and third-string players for the entirety of the game, while the Commanders showcased their starting quarterback, Sam Howell, and the first-team offense throughout the first half.
FedEx Field, the very place where the Ravens set the NFL preseason record in 2021, witnessed the end of an era. Baltimore had previously surpassed Vince Lombardi’s Green Bay Packers’ 19-game streak from 1959 to 1962.
The Ravens took immense pride in their peculiar streak, viewing it as a testament to the depth and quality of their organization. Often, it was the second and third-string players who played pivotal roles in securing these preseason victories, with an astonishing 43 different players contributing touchdowns during this incredible run.
However, the Ravens were not without their critics. Rival teams and fans would often mock their August dominance and just last week, Commanders guard Sam Cosmi openly criticized the streak, calling it “stupid” and confidently predicting Washington would bring it to an end.
With the Ravens’ streak now in the rearview mirror, the Las Vegas Raiders hold the title for the NFL’s longest current preseason win streak, standing at six consecutive wins. As the NFL preseason unfolds, the landscape continues to evolve, leaving fans and experts alike eagerly anticipating what surprises lie ahead on the gridiron.
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