Ravens’ NFL-record preseason win streak ends at 24 with loss to Commanders

Sam Howell was still in middle school the last time the Baltimore Ravens had lost a preseason videogame.

On Monday night, he assisted put an end to one of the NFL’s most strange runs of success.

Washington’s brand-new beginning quarterback tossed for 188 lawns and 2 goals as the Commanders edged the Ravens 29-28 on a last-minute field objective. Joey Slye transformed from 49 backyards, sendingout the staying house fans into a state of festivity not frequently seen in current years at FedEx Field.

The loss significant the end of a 24-game preseason win streak for the Ravens, who passed the previous NFL record of 19, set by the Green Bay Packers in the 1950s.

“It’s actually not a genuine videogame, however at the verysame time whatever group you’re on, you desire to win,” Howell stated. “Especially understanding what they had on the other side with their little streak.”

The back-and-forth thriller included 5 lead modifications and led Ravens coach John Harbaugh to rebuke those who call preseason football worthless.

“You neverever played the videogame,” Harbaugh stated of the critics. “You neverever were out there in a preseason videogame; you neverever were battling for a area on the field. And yet you have the audacity to state that the effort that someone puts into that, to battle and win a videogame like that, is worthless.

“I can’t regard anyperson that states that — since of the effort these people put into it. And that’s why I’m so proud of these people, for the method they combated. It doesn’t matter, win or loss. It matters the method they went about their service. And I’m proud of that and constantly will be.”

Howell was called the beginning quarterback last Friday, and revealed why the Commanders are putting their faith in the second-year passer in a important year for coach Ron Rivera and brand-new offending planner Eric Bieniemy.

“We understand how crucial the quarterback position is in the league and how crucial it is in this location,” Rivera stated. “We’ve been looking for one, and I believe we have an chance to have a person that has a opportunity to be a actually great football gamer for us.”

Journeyman Ravens quarterback Josh Johnson matched Howell toss for toss in an thrilling veryfirst half, at least by preseason requirements.

Johnson completed 10 of 12 for 145 backyards and 2 goals, as well as one end zone interception where the ball fell through the arms of receiver James Proche II and into the waiting hands of Commanders defensive back Quan Martin.

Those missedouton points showed expensive as Washington’s third-string QB, previous Georgia standout Jake Fromm, led the Commanders down the field for the game-winning field objective, triggering a raucous celebration.

“It was so much enjoyable to watch and be a part of,” Howell stated

Monday’s preseason videogame was the veryfirst under brand-new Washington owner Josh Harris, and it was a star-studded sideline in the minutes priorto the videogame.

Legendary Washington coach Joe Gibbs was in participation with his grandson, NASCAR racer Ty Gibbs. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore was the Commanders’ honorary captain, and Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg shook hands with the ownership group, as did rapartist Wale.

Harris signedupwith ESPN’s broadcast of the videogame in the 2nd quarter.

“I have a lot of faith in Sam (Howell) and the group,” he stated throughout the look.

Washington receiver Terry McLaurin left the videogame at the end of the 2nd quarter with a right toe injury, after a Baltimore protector landed on his foot while making a dealwith. McLaurin strolled off the field and to the locker space himself, and x-rays were unfavorable. Rivera stated the group will take the injury day-by-day.

Reporting by The Associated Press.