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Commanders' Offense Stalls in Preseason Finale
29 Aug
Summary
- Washington's offense produced minimal yards in the final preseason game.
- Several players showed promise despite the team's overall offensive struggles.
- Key offensive and defensive players were held out for the game.
The Washington Commanders faced significant offensive challenges in their final preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens, resulting in a 55-yard total offensive output and zero points in the first half. Despite resting 41 players, the team's performance was notably poor, including a 0-for-5 success rate on third downs.
On the defensive side, Javontae Jean-Baptiste demonstrated potential with quarterback hurries, while Tyler Owens made a crucial goal-line stop and recorded five tackles. Ale Kaho showed his value on special teams with a pressure that led to a penalty. Offensive bright spots included Luke McCaffrey, who secured the team's only first down of the half with a 17-yard catch.
However, the offense also saw mistakes, with rookie running back Kaytron Allen fumbling and failing to convert a crucial third down. Jaden Bradley committed a false start and fumbled a kick return, while Trent Scott was penalized for holding. These errors, combined with the Ravens outgaining Washington significantly in the first half, underscored the team's overall struggles.
