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Gameday blog | Commanders vs. Ravens, Preseason Week 3

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The Washington Commanders are taking on the Baltimore Ravens to wrap up the preseason. Check out this blog throughout the game for stats, updates and more.

12:06 p.m.

The Ravens have won the toss and will receive to start the game. Let's play a preseason game.

12:09 p.m.

Some players to watch today: Trey Amos, Kain Medrano, Chris Rodriguez and Javontae Jean-Baptiste were not among the players who will sit out today. Amos didn't play against the Bengals, so it should be interesting to see him get some reps and how he performs against another team.

12:12 p.m.

The Ravens are now inside the Commanders' 50. So far it's been mostly runs and just one pass.

12:22 p.m.

We have a Luke McCaffrey sighting. Sam Hartman completes a pass to McCaffrey for two yards.

12:23 p.m.

It really feels like Chris Rodriguez is starting to figure some things out. He has three carries for 29 yards and looks decisive with his running. Plus, he still has his physicality.

12:29 p.m.

Matt Gay's 53-yard kick is no good. It's a missed opportunity for the Commanders' offense, who had a solid possession before failing to convert a third-and-short.

The Washington Commanders have begun warming up at Northwest Stadium for their Week 3 preseason matchup with the Baltimore Ravens.

12:34 p.m.

Pretty quick first quarter. Baltimore has been pretty methodical so far. Only three passes compared to 14 runs. Commanders have done a good job of forcing third downs, but getting the Ravens off the field, and stopping Ali, has been difficult.

12:41 p.m.

The Ravens get on the board again with a one-yard run from D'Ernest Johnson. Baltimore moved down the field with relative ease, but the Commanders didn't help themselves. They had 12 players on the field to move Baltimore inside the 5-yard line. As Quinn has said throughout camp, penalties have cost the team.

12:48 p.m.

Tough start for the Commanders' offense. Sam Hartman's pass is tipped and grabbed by Jalyn Armour-Davis. KJ Osborn was open, but Hartman just couldn't get it over the reach of the defensive line. The Ravens take over at Washington's 39-yard line, and the Commanders are staring down a possible 21-0 deficit.

12:56 p.m.

The Commanders got their first defensive stop of the afternoon. Tyler Owens broke up a deep pass to Anthony Miller, and Devin Leary's third-down pass was off-target. It's 17-0 Ravens, but some encouraging stuff from the Commanders' defense at the end of that drive.

1:07 p.m.

Big-time play by Colson Yankoff. He makes up for missing a block on fourth down by getting behind the Ravens' defense for a 52-yard catch-and-run.

1:16 p.m.

The last three drives have shown improvement from the Commanders' defense. More open-field tackles and fewer lanes for the Ravens' running backs. It has led to the Commanders getting the ball back with two minutes left, and it could be an important drive since they get the ball to start the third quarter.

1:21 p.m.

And Hartman tosses an interception to Keyon Martin, who runs it in 26-yards for the score. Tough play from Hartman, who started the drive with two completions. Still, that ball was thrown into coverage with a low level of success. It's the second time this week Hartman has had a turnover before halftime.

1:43 p.m.

The second half is about to be underway, and it is likely the end of Hartmans' run today. Josh Johnson will likely take over for him, and it may provide some momentum for the offense, which needs to get on the board.

1:51 p.m.

The Commanders' offense stalled around midfield to open the third quarter, but in some good news, Tress Way is still really good at punting the football. The Ravens take over at their own 10-yard line.

2:07 p.m.

Commanders get a stop on a really nice pass breakup from Hamilton. He matched the receiver step-for-step and prevented what would have been a deep completion in Commanders' territory.

2:19 p.m.

We're in the final quarter, and it's been a bit of a slog fest from both sides. The Ravens are content to run out the clock on the ground, while the Commanders' offense has struggled to get past midfield.

2:25 p.m.

What a kick from Ravens kicker Tyler Loop. He drilled a 61-yarder to make the score 30-3 in the fourth quarter.

2:34 p.m.

Another interception from the offense. It was intended for Tay Martin in the end zone but grabbed by Thomas Graham Jr. Baltimore takes over.

2:50 p.m.

That's it. The Commanders run out the clock to end the game in a loss, 30-3. Time to get rested and prepared for the season opener against the New York Giants.

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