Commanders struggle in 41-3 preseason loss to Ravens
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 2:39 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026

The Washington Commanders faced a challenging preseason matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, suffering a 41-3 defeat on August 28 at M&T Bank Stadium. The Commanders' offense struggled throughout, managing just one first down in the first half. Former linebacker London Fletcher criticized the team's effort, calling the performance 'gross.' The Commanders, with a significant number of players out, failed to show the necessary intensity, ending the game with a poor third-down conversion rate of 1-12. The next preseason game will be critical for the team as they look to address these issues.
- •Commanders lost 41-3 to Ravens in preseason matchup.
- •Washington managed only one first down in the first half.
- •London Fletcher criticized the team's performance on air.
- •Commanders went 1-12 on third-down conversions.
- •The team must improve as they prepare for upcoming games.
- 2:39 AMYahoo Sports — Washington legend describes Commanders' performance in one word
"Washington legend London Fletcher had one word to describe the Commanders' performance in preseason loss to Ravens.
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