Ravens dominate Commanders in preseason finale, Dolphins fall to Falcons

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Ravens dominate Commanders in preseason finale, Dolphins fall to Falcons
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The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Washington Commanders 41-3 in their preseason finale on August 28, 2026. Washington struggled offensively, finishing with only 177 total yards and converting just one of twelve third down attempts. Meanwhile, the Miami Dolphins lost to the Atlanta Falcons 17-12, closing their preseason winless at 0-3. The Dolphins rested their starters while evaluating roster candidates, but the offense faced challenges despite a commendable defensive effort against the Falcons' first team. Both teams now prepare for roster cuts due Sunday at 6 p.m. ET ahead of the regular season starting September 13.

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  • Ravens scored on first possession, led 14-0 early against Commanders.
  • Commanders totaled only seven first downs and allowed 456 offensive yards.
  • Dolphins finished preseason without a win, losing all three games.
  • Dolphins second-team defense held Falcons starters in check for most of the game.
  • Roster cuts due Sunday, teams may face tough decisions based on preseason performance.
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