The Baltimore Ravens joined the NFL as an expansion team in 1996 when Art Modell decided to move the Cleveland Browns to Baltimore. Since then, they’ve been one of the more successful teams in the league – compiling a 243-190-1 regular season record and a 16-12 playoff record over the past 27 years.
But we’re not here to talk about their success in the regular season or the playoffs. In fact, we’re here to talk about something that doesn’t get talked about enough – the preseason. The games might not mean much to the average fan, but they’ve meant a lot to the Baltimore Ravens over the past eight seasons.
That’s because they went on an impressive 24-game winning streak in the preseason between 2016 and 2023 – the longest preseason winning streak in NFL history. It’s five games more than Vince Lombardi’s Green Bay Packers, who went on a 19-game winning streak in the preseason between 1959 and 1962.
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A Look Back at the Baltimore Ravens’ 24-Straight Preseason Wins
The Baltimore Ravens already owned the record heading into the 2023 preseason – they had won 23 consecutive preseason games before their 20-19 win against the Philadelphia Eagles on August 12. Of course, the Washington Commanders had to come in and spoil the party after eight successful years.
The two teams were neck-and-neck all game long. The Commanders held a 7-3 lead at the end of the first quarter and went into halftime with a 17-14 lead. The Ravens ended the third quarter with a slight 21-20 lead and extended the lead to 28-20 one minute later, but Washington ended the game strong.
A touchdown pass by Jake Fromm with four minutes left and a 49-yard field goal by Joey Slye with nine seconds left gave the Commanders a 29-28 lead – which they rode to victory. The Ravens followed that up with another loss last weekend – just like that, they went from 24 straight wins to two straight losses.
To commemorate a record that won’t be broken anytime soon (if ever), let’s take a look back at each of their 24 consecutive preseason wins since 2016.
1. 22-19 Win vs. Carolina Panthers (August 11, 2016)
The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Carolina Panthers 22-19 on August 11, 2016 to begin their preseason winning streak. They were down 10-0 at the end of the first quarter, but took a 14-13 lead by halftime. They extended the lead to 22-13 and, while the Panthers started to make a comeback, it wasn’t enough.
The Ravens were led by Ryan Mallett (11/15 for 91 yards, 1 TD) and Josh Johnson (8/11 for 83 yards) at quarterback. Kenneth Dixon had 44 yards on the ground and Terrence West had two rushing TDs, while Darren Waller had 48 yards receiving. Za’Darius Smith and Matthew Judon each had a sack.
2. 19-18 Win vs. Indianapolis Colts (August 20, 2016)
The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Indianapolis Colts 19-18 on August 20, 2016 – their second straight preseason win. They were down 0-3 after the first quarter, but had a 14-6 lead by halftime. The Colts scored two TDs in the second half, but a field goal and defensive PAT conversion gave the Ravens a win.
The Ravens were led by Josh Johnson (11/16 for 72 yards and 1 TD) and Ryan Mallett (6/8 for 47 yards and 1 TD) at quarterback. Johnson also had 40 yards on the ground, while Jeremy Butler had 4 catches for 35 yards and 1 TD. Will Davis and Matthew Judon each had a sack in the one-point win.
3. 30-9 Win vs. Detroit Lions (August 27, 2016)
The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Detroit Lions 30-9 on August 27, 2016 – their third straight preseason win. They had a 3-0 lead at the end of the first quarter before a monster second quarter gave them a 20-6 lead. A field goal in the third quarter and a TD in the fourth quarter gave them 30 points for the game.
The Ravens were led by Ryan Mallett (10/15 for 112 yards and 1 TD) and Joe Flacco (11/16 for 94 yards) at QB. Terrence West and Kenneth Dixon combined for 84 yards rushing, while Jeremy Butler had 4 catches for 43 yards and 1 TD. Anthony Levine Jr. had an INT and the defense had 4 sacks total.
4. 23-14 Win vs. New Orleans Saints (September 1, 2016)
The Baltimore Ravens defeated the New Orleans Saints 23-14 on September 1, 2016 – their fourth straight preseason win. They were down 0-6 at the end of the first quarter, but scored 16 unanswered points in the second. The third quarter was quiet, but both teams scored a touchdown in the fourth.
The Ravens were led by Josh Johnson (18/24 for 181 yards) and Ryan Mallett (8/12 for 65 yards) at quarterback. Stephen Houston had 55 yards on the ground and Johnson had a rushing TD, while Chris Matthews had 5 catches for 64 yards. Michael Pierce, Victor Ochi, and Brent Urban each had a sack.
5. 23-3 Win vs. Washington Commanders (August 10, 2017)
The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Washington Commanders 23-3 on August 10, 2017 – their fifth straight preseason win. They held a 7-0 lead at the end of the first quarter and a 13-0 lead at halftime. Washington finally scored early in the third, but the Ravens responded with 10 unanswered points.
The Ravens were led by Josh Woodrum (4/4 for 85 yards and 1 TD) and Ryan Mallett (9/18 for 58 yards) at QB. Taquan Mizzell had 51 yards on the ground, while Tim White had a 33-yard TD catch in the third quarter. Jaylen Hill had an interception and the defense had three sacks and 7 tackles for loss.
6. 31-7 Win vs. Miami Dolphins (August 17, 2017)
The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Miami Dolphins 31-7 on August 17, 2017 – their sixth straight preseason win. The game was scoreless after the first quarter, but the Dolphins opened the scoring early in the second quarter. The Ravens went on to score 31 unanswered points, including 3 TDs and 3 FGs.
The Ravens were led by Ryan Mallett (13/22 for 113 yards and 1 TD) and Josh Woodrum (8/10 for 110 yards, 2 rushing TDs) at QB. Javorius Allen had 40 yards on the ground, while Maxx Williams had 48 yards receiving. Otha Foster and Tim Williams each had a sack, and the defense had 5 tackles for loss.
7. 13-9 Win vs. Buffalo Bills (August 26, 2017)
The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Buffalo Bills 13-9 on August 26, 2017 – their 7th straight preseason win. They opened the scoring with a field goal in the first quarter, but were down 3-7 at the end of the half. Baltimore scored 10 unanswered points in the second half before giving up a safety with 42 seconds left.
The Ravens were led by Ryan Mallett (6/10 for 58 yards) and Josh Woodrum (8/13 for 55 yards and 1 TD) at QB. Javorius Allen had 25 yards on the ground, while Taquan Mizzell had 6 catches for 54 yards and 1 TD. Matthew Judon was the only one with a sack, while Jaylen Hill had himself an interception.
8. 14-13 Win vs. New Orleans Saints (August 31, 2017)
The Baltimore Ravens defeated the New Orleans Saints 14-13 on August 31, 2017 – their 8th straight win in the preseason. They opened the game with two unanswered touchdowns, but the Saints scored a TD with 15 seconds left in the half. The Saints had two field goals in the second half, but it wasn’t enough.
The Ravens were led by Josh Woodrum (5/9 for 71 yards) and Thaddeus Lewis (8/13 for 55 yards) at QB. Bobby Rainey Jr. had 66 yards from scrimmage and 1 TD, while Chris Matthews had 3 catches for 66 yards. Chuck Clark had the team’s only sack and Carl Davis Jr. had the team’s lone interception.
9. 17-16 Win vs. Chicago Bears (August 2, 2018)
The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Chicago Bears 17-16 in the Hall of Fame game on August 2, 2018 – their 9th straight preseason win. They were down 0-7 early, but had a 10-7 lead at the end of the half. A TD in the third put them up 17-7, which was enough to overcome the Bears’ 10 fourth-quarter points.
The Ravens were led by Robert Griffin III (58 yards, 1 TD), Josh Woodrum (37 yards), and Lamar Jackson (33 yards, 1 TD). Jackson had 25 yards rushing, while Gus Edwards and Tim White combined for 43 yards receiving. Kamalei Correa had 3 sacks and 1 INT – Bennett Jackson also had a sack.
10. 33-7 Win vs. Los Angeles Rams (August 9, 2018)
The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Los Angeles Rams 33-7 on August 9, 2018 – their 10th straight preseason win. They opened the game hot and stayed hot, taking a 26-0 lead into the fourth quarter. The Rams scored a TD with 7 minutes left, but Baltimore responded with a TD of their own with 3 minutes left.
The Ravens were led by Lamar Jackson (119 yards), Robert Griffin III (88 yards, 1 TD), and Joe Flacco (71 yards, 1 TD) at QB. Gus Edwards had 58 yards rushing, while Breshad Perriman had 3 catches for 71 yards and 1 TD. Maurice Canady had an interception and the defense had four sacks.
11. 20-19 Win vs. Indianapolis Colts (August 20, 2018)
The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Indianapolis Colts 20-19 on August 20, 2018 – their 11th straight preseason win. They traded shots in the first half, which ended in a 10-10 tie. The Ravens scored 10 unanswered points in the second half and the Colts responded, but missed a 2-PT conversion for the win.
They were led by Joe Flacco (72 yards, 1 TD) and Lamar Jackson (49 yards, 1 TD). Gus Edwards had 43 yards rushing, while Michael Crabtree and Kenneth Dixon combined for 4 catches and 53 yards. Anthony Levine Sr. and Stanley Jean-Baptiste each had an INT, while the defense totaled 4 sacks.
12. 27-10 Win vs. Miami Dolphins (August 25, 2018)
The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Miami Dolphins 27-10 on August 25, 2018 – their 12th straight preseason win. The game was scoreless after the first quarter, but the Ravens were down 10-3 at halftime. Luckily, Baltimore turned it around in the second half and scored 24 unanswered points.
They were led by Lamar Jackson (98 yards, 1 TD) and Robert Griffin III (66 yards) at QB. De’Lance Turner had 75 yards and 1 TD on the ground, while Tim White had 3 catches for 70 yards. Chuck Clark and Stanley Jean-Baptiste each had an interception, while the defense totaled five sacks in the game.
13. 30-20 Win vs. Washington Commanders (August 30, 2018)
The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Washington Commanders 30-20 on August 30, 2018 – their 13th straight preseason win. They were in control of the game the whole way through, owning a 13-7 lead at halftime before adding 17 unanswered points in the second half. A late TD by Washington wasn’t enough.
The Ravens were led by Lamar Jackson (109 yards) and Josh Woodrum (37 yards, 1 TD) at QB. Mark Thompson had 91 yards on the ground, while Mark Andrews had 3 catches for 61 yards. Kai Nacua and Robertson Daniel each had an INT, while Bronson Kaufusi, Myles Humphrey, and Chris Wormley each had a sack.
14. 29-0 Win vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (August 8, 2019)
The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 29-0 on August 8, 2019 – their 14th straight preseason win. They controlled the game all the way through – holding a 10-0 lead after the first quarter, a 16-0 lead at halftime, a 26-0 lead at the end of the third, and a 29-0 lead by the end of the game.
The Ravens were led by Trace McSorley (85 yards) and Lamar Jackson (59 yards, 1 TD). Justice Hill had 33 yards on the ground, while Chris Moore and Miles Boykin combined for 87 yards receiving. Cyrus Jones (1 TD) and Bennett Jackson each had an interception and the defense had 4 sacks.
15. 26-13 Win vs. Green Bay Packers (August 15, 2019)
The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Green Bay Packers 26-13 on August 15, 2019 – their 15th straight preseason win. They held a 6-0 lead at the end of the first quarter, a 13-6 lead at halftime, a 20-13 lead at the end of the third quarter, and had two field goals in the fourth quarter to put the game away for good.
The Ravens were led by Trace McSorley (74 yards, 1 TD) and Lamar Jackson (58 yards). Justice Hill had 49 yards and 1 TD on the ground, while Chris Moore had 4 catches for 54 yards and 1 TD. Aaron Adeoye, Matthew Judon, and Alvin Jones each had a sack and the defense had 10 tackles for loss.
16. 26-15 Win vs. Philadelphia Eagles (August 22, 2019)
The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 26-15 on August 22, 2019 – their 16th straight preseason win. They got off to an early start with a field goal in the first quarter and had a total of 26 unanswered points in the first half. The Eagles had 15 points in the third quarter, but it wasn’t enough.
The Ravens were led by Trace McSorley (203 yards, 2 TDs, 1 rushing TD) at QB. De’Lance Turner had 24 yards on the ground, while Michael Floyd and Miles Boykin combined for 98 yards and 1 TD. Tyus Bowser had a sack and 2 TFLs, while Patrick Onwuasor and Brandon Carr combined for a sack.
17. 20-7 Win vs. Washington Commanders (August 29, 2019)
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Washington Commanders 20-7 on August 29, 2019 – their 17th straight preseason win. They were down 3-7 in the first quarter, but took a 10-7 lead with a TD in the second quarter. No one scored in the third quarter, but the Ravens added 10 unanswered points in the fourth.
Baltimore was led by Trace McSorley (171 yards, 1 TD) at quarterback. Kenneth Dixon and De’Lance Turner combined for 129 yards and 1 TD on the ground, while Jaleel Scott had 6 catches for 87 yards and 1 TD. Brynden Trawick had an interception, while Terrell Bonds and E.J. Ejiya each had a sack.
18. 17-14 Win vs. New Orleans Saints (August 14, 2021)
The Baltimore Ravens defeated the New Orleans Saints 17-14 on August 14, 2021 – their 18th straight preseason win. The game was scoreless at the end of the first quarter, but the Ravens went into halftime down 9-14. No one scored in the third quarter, but a TD with 6 minutes left gave the Ravens a victory.
Baltimore was led by Trace McSorley (86 yards) and Tyler Huntley (79 yards passing, 43 yards rushing, 1 rushing TD) at QB. Ty’Son Williams added 41 yards rushing, 5 catches, and 23 yards receiving. Geno Stone had two INTs, Shaun Wade had one INT, and the defense combined for three sacks as a team.
19. 20-3 Win vs. Carolina Panthers (August 21, 2021)
The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Carolina Panthers 20-3 on August 21, 2021 – their 19th straight preseason win. They were down 0-3 early, but tied the game up as time expired in the first quarter. No one scored in the second quarter, but the Ravens scored 17 unanswered points in the second half.
The Ravens were led by Tyler Huntley (24/34 for 187 yards) at QB. Nate McCrary and Ty’Son Williams combined for 111 yards and 2 TDs on the ground, while Josh Oliver had 7 catches for 50 yards. DeShon Elliott and Chris Smith combined for 2 sacks and 3 tackles for loss for turned out to be a stingy defense.
20. 37-3 Win vs. Washington Commanders (August 28, 2021)
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Washington Commanders 37-3 on August 28, 2021 – their 20th straight preseason win. They had a 7-0 lead at the end of the first quarter and ran away with it in the second quarter – taking a 23-3 lead at halftime. They scored two more TDs in the third quarter to put it away.
The Ravens were led by Tyler Huntley, who had 285 yards and 4 TDs through the air, while adding another TD on the ground. Nate McCrary and Ty’Son Williams combined for 110 yards rushing, while Binjimen Victor had 5 catches for 85 yards and 1 TD. Justin Ellis had the team’s lone tackle for loss.
21. 23-10 Win vs. Tennessee Titans (August 11, 2022)
The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Tennessee Titans 23-10 on August 11, 2022 – their 21st straight preseason win. They had an early 7-0 lead in the first quarter and a late TD in the second quarter gave them a 14-10 lead at halftime. They scored 9 unanswered points in the second half to put this one away.
Baltimore was led by Anthony Brown (117 yards) and Tyler Huntley (109 yards, 1 TD). Mike Davis had 22 yards and 1 TD on the ground, while Shemar Bridges added 4 catches for 62 yards and 1 TD. Daryl Worley and Geno Stone each had an interception, while Travis Jones and Steven Means each had a sack.
22. 24-17 Win vs. Arizona Cardinals (August 21, 2022)
The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Arizona Cardinals 24-17 on August 21, 2022 – their 22nd straight preseason win. They had a 3-0 lead at the end of the first and had a 10-3 lead at halftime before scoring 14 unanswered points in the third quarter. The Cardinals attempted a comeback, but it wasn’t enough.
The Ravens were led by Tyler Huntley (129 yards, 1 TD) and Anthony Brown (91 yards, 2 TDs) at QB. Tyler Badie had 34 yards on the ground, while Isaiah Likely added 8 catches for 100 yards and 1 TD. Damarion Williams and Kyle Fuller each had an INT, while Chuck Wiley finished with 1.5 sacks.
23. 17-15 Win vs. Washington Commanders (August 27, 2022)
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Washington Commanders 17-15 on August 27, 2022 – their 23rd straight preseason win. They were down 0-3 at the end of the first quarter, but had a narrow 7-6 lead at half. 10 unanswered points in the third gave them a 17-6 lead before overcoming a late Washington comeback.
Baltimore was led by Anthony Brown (15/19, 256 yards, 1 TD) at QB – he also had a rushing TD in the win. Demarcus Robinson went off for 4 catches, 135 yards, and 1 TD, while Binjimen Victor added 4 catches for 74 yards. Six players combined for 5 sacks, highlighted by Kristian Welch and his 2.5 sacks.
24. 20-19 Win vs. Philadelphia Eagles (August 12, 2023)
The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 20-19 on August 12, 2023 – their 24th straight preseason win. They were down 0-3 at the end of the first quarter and 10-13 at halftime. They scored 10 unanswered points in the second half and got the win thanks to a failed 2-point conversion by Philly.
Baltimore was led by Tyler Huntley (88 yards, 1 TD) and Josh Johnson (45 yards, 1 TD) at QB. Justice Hill had 48 yards on the ground, while Sean Ryan and Travis Vokolek combined for 6 catches and 67 yards. Daryl Worley had 2.0 sacks in the win, while Malik Harrison and Malik Hamm each had a sack.
What’s Next for the Baltimore Ravens?
The Baltimore Ravens were proud of their 24-game winning streak in the preseason – it’s something their franchise (and the NFL, in general) will remember forever as they etch their record in history. Justin Tucker (the team’s kicker and one of two players to be a part of the streak from start to finish) said it best:
“It’s a reflection of our organization, our coaching staff and our young players working their tails off this time of year to put a good product on the field, and a product that we can all be proud of. More than anything, it speaks to the way our coaches develop us and they way they ensure our young guys buy into what we do around here.”
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Aside from Tucker, offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley is the only other Baltimore Ravens’ player who was with the team during the entirety of the streak. So, what’s next for this team? Well, they’ll have to wait until next year before they start a new streak – but right now they have the 2023 regular season on their mind!
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