The Commanders entered the Week 6 game against the Ravens with the top scoring offense in the NFL, a 4-game winning streak, and sole possession of first place in the NFC East. A win in the “Battle of the Beltway” would not only keep Washington in control of the division, but would add a quality win to the team’s resume — the first win of the young season over a team with a winning record.
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Ultimately, the Ravens would end up winning this game by 7 points, but the Commanders never had the lead in this football game beyond a first quarter field goal that gave them a 3-point lead.