Ravens 17 Commanders 15 Washington Can't Complete Comeback

The Washington Commanders are walking out of the preseason winless

following a 17-15 loss to the Baltimore Ravens Saturday evening at M&T Bank Stadium

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With the loss, the Ravens improve to 3-0 and have won 24 consecutive preseason games dating back to 2016.

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Howell, a fifth-round rookie from North Carolina

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played the entire game as Carson Wentz and Taylor Heinicke rested

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He completed 24 of 35 passes for 280 yards and a touchdown.

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The Commanders had numerous chances to win the game

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settling for three field goals, two of which ended red zone drives.

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