In a clash of regional rivals, the Washington Football Team lost 31-17 to the Baltimore Ravens at FedEx Field. The loss drops Washington’s record to 1-3 on the season. Washington now has failed in their last three outings after winning their Week 1 opener against the Philadelphia Eagles.
In the defeat, Washington was able to re-write several statistical feats.
Here are some of the important game notes from Sunday’s contest.
Washington faced the Ravens for the seventh time in franchise history. The loss to Baltimore dropped Washington’s overall record to the Ravens to 3-4.
Washington Defensive Lineman Tim Settle recorded the team’s only sack of Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. The solo sack snapped Washington’s streak of four consecutive games with multiple sacks. The defense did extend their streak to 16 consecutive games with a registered sack, however.
Making his first career start against the Ravens, Dwayne Haskins Jr. went 32 for 45 for 314 yards passing. It’s the fifth time the former Ohio State standout has thrown for more than 200 or more yards in a game.
Haskins Jr’s. completions (32), attempts (45) and passing yards (314) were all career highs. The second-year player finished with a passer rating of 90.4, which is the third-highest in his career.
Haskins Jr. rushed for his first career touchdown.
WR Terry McLaurin tallied ten receptions for 118 yards, which moved the second-year player into first place in franchise history in receptions through 18-career games.
Running back Antonio Gibson rushed for 46 yards on 13 carries and one rushing touchdown. He also hauled in four receptions for 82 yards. Gibson became the first Washington rookie to rush for a touchdown in three-consecutive contests since Alfred Morris accomplished the feat in Weeks 15-17 of the 2012 season.
Washington converted 24 first downs in the contest, the most since Week 16 of last season.
Washington converted 17 first downs through the air, the most since Week 3 of last season.
Washington only committed two penalties. It marks only the third time in three seasons that Washington committed two or less penalties in a single-game.