The Baltimore Ravens steamrolled the Washington Commanders in their preseason finale. They wrecked every part of their opponent’s gameplan, and will head into the regular season on the highest of high notes.
From top to bottom, this team looks ready to dominate. As Baltimore stares down the impossible task of sorting out their 53-man roster and practice squad, Friday’s win acts as the final tape that could decide who stays and who goes.
Here are five winners and two losers from the Ravens’ win over the Commanders.
5 winners and 2 losers from Baltimore Ravens' preseason finale
Winner: Adam Randall
After missing the last game against the Minnesota Vikings, Adam Randall stepped into the spotlight against Washington. He looked like a running back ready to do damage in 2026.
Randall took 5 carries for 25 yards and added 3 receptions for 45 yards. That’s nothing crazy, but he looked like a true threat every time he touched the ball.
The Commanders felt every bit of his 6-foot-3 frame, as Randall had numerous plays where he drove through contact for extra yardage. He also had his own Derrick Henry moment, flattening a defender with a brutal stiff arm en route to a 24-yard gain on a screen pass.
And when you pair that with an electric burst driving through the line of scrimmage, Randall was as dangerous as any Ravens ball carrier on Friday. His spot on the roster is safe, and he’s trending upward.
Winner: Joe Fagnano
The Joe Fagnano Show reached its final chapter for the 2026 preseason, and it was just as impressive as the last two.
Fagnano carved up Washington’s defense, going 19-for-27, while throwing for 162 yards and 1 touchdown. He was methodical through the air, kept the ball moving, and made smart decisions. Outside of a couple of misses, it was close to a flawless night for the UConn product.
Fagnano is doing everything in his power to make the 53-man roster. He had a Mount Everest-esque climb in front of him to reach that, but these past three weeks have made that goal feasible. We’ll have to wait and see what happens.
Loser: Tyler Loop
That was…not good. Just a couple of weeks before the regular season, Tyler Loop had his worst performance of the preseason. He went 2-for-4, with misses from 51 and 58 yards.
Those are obviously long attempts, and tough to hit. However, that’s the exact area Loop needs to improve on. He went 1-for-4 from 50-plus yards out last year, and in this year’s preseason action, he went 1-for-3 on such attempts.
The coaching staff has had the utmost trust in Loop all offseason, but his struggles likely have their heads spinning with questions. Luckily for him, he’s still the only kicker on the roster. That may not last much longer, though.
Winner: Declan Doyle
The offense was finally firing on all cylinders. In training camp, they haven’t been able to stack days, and in preseason, they’ve looked slightly above-average at best. In Week 3 of the preseason, offensive coordinator Declan Doyle saved the best for last.
All three of Baltimore’s quarterbacks led scoring drives against the Commanders. Excluding an interception thrown by Austin Reed, the offense ran a superb operation. They put 41 points on the board, tallied 456 total yards, and moved the chains 26 times.
This comes at the perfect time. The Ravens desperately needed an offensive breakthrough, and while they hit their stride with backups, it’s clear that Doyle is finding a rhythm.
Loser: Elijah Sarratt
Elijah Sarratt had a very quiet night. He saw two targets, notching one reception for a whopping one yard. And when he saw opportunities as a punt returner, he didn’t have an actual chance to get moving.
Sarratt’s in a difficult spot. He’s guaranteed to make the roster as a fourth-round pick, but will he see consistent reps at wideout? It’s not looking like it.
Since a strong Week 1 showing, Sarratt has only mustered two receptions for four yards over the past two weeks. With Ja’Kobi Lane and Devontez Walker outperforming him, Sarratt’s looking like the WR5.
Winner: Dominic DeLuca
The Ravens probably won’t keep Dominic DeLuca on their 53-man roster. They almost certainly have their four linebackers set, and they’re not exactly in a position to overload at that spot given the talent in other areas. DeLuca is on a collision course with the practice squad, though.
DeLuca led both teams in tackles with eight, jumping up to 15 for the preseason.
He was a threat at the line of scrimmage in August. He came in hot on blitzes, made great efforts against the run, and flashed near-perfect timing when firing downhill. His energy and motor were a key separator, and Baltimore will want that back on the practice squad.
Winner: Lardarius Webb Jr.
Talk about a cool moment. Lardarius Webb Jr. had maybe his best outing of the summer, getting it done on special teams and in coverage. He almost looked like his dad out there.
On a kickoff, the undrafted defensive back put his helmet squarely on the ball in Jaden Bradley’s hands and forced it out. It may feel like a “what could’ve been” moment given that the Commanders recovered it, but it’ll still help Webb’s stock.
In coverage, Webb also made another game-changing play. In the early stages of the third quarter, he kept Baltimore’s stellar defensive showing going with a pass breakup on a fourth-down in Ravens territory.
While consistency is key, those big plays can help propel NFL-hopefuls toward a roster spot. It won’t be on the active roster for Webb, but with Friday night’s showcase, he may have inched closer to the practice squad.
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