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Washington Commanders–Baltimore Ravens

Washington Commanders Baltimore Ravens
First meeting	October 26, 1997 Ravens 20, Redskins 17
Latest meeting	October 13, 2024 Ravens 30, Commanders 23
Next meeting	TBA
Statistics
Meetings total	7 meetings
All-time series	Ravens, 5–3–0
Current win streak	Ravens, 1
Championship success
Super Bowl Championships (5) WSH (3) – 1982, 1987, 1991 BAL (2) – 2000, 2012 Conference Championships (7) WSH (5) – 1972, 1982, 1983, 1987, 1991 BAL (2) – 2000, 2012

The Commanders-Ravens is a National Football League (NFL) rivalry between the Washington Commanders and Baltimore Ravens. Unofficially nicknamed "The Battle of Beltway", this is an in-state, interconference rivalry between the two NFL teams located in the state of Maryland. The two teams do not meet regularly, which has been cited as a reason for the rivalry's low intensity.

The rivalry is one of the newest in the NFL, dating back to 1997, they usually only meet at least once every four years and at least once every eight seasons at each team's home stadium, sometimes more often if the two teams finish in the same place in their respective divisions in the year they do not play one another but met two years prior, play in the preseason, or meet in the Super Bowl.

In the early years of the rivalry, the Commanders had the upper hand, winning the majority of their matchups against the Ravens. However, everything changed in the 2000 season when the Ravens won their first Super Bowl title. Led by their dominant defense, the Ravens cemented themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the NFL and added fuel to the fire of the rivalry.

Over the years, the Washington-Baltimore rivalry has seen its fair share of memorable moments. From thrilling comebacks to controversial plays, these games have provided fans with countless memories. The rivalry has also showcased the talent of players on both teams, with legends like Ray Lewis, Terrell Suggs, and Clinton Portis leaving their mark on these matchups.

Game results

Washington Redskins/Football Team/Commanders vs. Baltimore Ravens Season-by-Season Results
1990s (Ravens, 1–0) Season Results Location Overall series Notes 1997 Ravens 20–17 Jack Kent Cooke Stadium Ravens 1–0 First meeting in the series. Redskins open Jeck Kent Cooke Stadium
2000s (Ravens, 3–1) Season Results Location Overall series Notes 2000 Redskins 10–3 FedEx Field Tied 1–1 Ravens win Super Bowl XXXV. 2004 Ravens 17–10 FedEx Field Ravens 2–1 Only game for Joe Gibbs in the series. 2008 Ravens 24–10 M&T Bank Stadium Ravens 3–1 First game in series for John Harbaugh and Joe Flacco. Final start in the series for Ray Lewis.
2010s (Redskins, 2–0) Season Results Location Overall series Notes 2012 Redskins 31–28(OT) FedEx Field Ravens 3–2 Only game for Robert Griffin III in the series. Ravens win Super Bowl XLVII 2016 Redskins 16–10 M&T Bank Stadium Tied 3–3 Final start in the series for Joe Flacco.
2020s (Ravens, 1–0) Season Results Location Overall series Notes 2020 Ravens 31–17 FedEx Field Ravens 4–3 No spectators were present due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Redskins adopt "Washington Football Team" as a temporary nickname. First start in the series for Lamar Jackson. 2024 Ravens 30–23 M&T Bank Stadium Ravens 5–3 First start in the series for Jayden Daniels.