Can the Ravens maintain their dominance over rookie quarterbacks?

The Ravens are 18-2 at home against rookie quarterbacks under head coach John Harbaugh, including in the postseason, and many of those games haven’t been close. However, Jayden Daniels is no ordinary newbie. Among starters who have played all five games, only Joe Burrow, Baker Mayfield and Jackson have a higher quarterback rating than Daniels (106.3). He doesn’t play or act like a rookie, and Daniels’ confidence has rubbed off throughout the organization. The Commanders have averaged 38 points in their last three games under new offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, and Baltimore will need a strong defensive performance to hold off Washington’s attack.

Will the Ravens’ pass defense solve their problems?

Despite the win against the Bengals, Week 5 wasn’t kind to Baltimore’s pass defense, which ranks 31st in the league and gave up five touchdown passes to Burrow. Rashee Rice, Davante Adams and Ja’Marr Chase all had over 100 yards receiving against the Ravens. McLaurin is another great receiver who had a 112-yard game against the Cleveland Browns. To keep McLlaurin in check, Baltimore’s secondary will need to cover, tackle and communicate better than Cincinnati.

Does Washington have an answer for Derrick Henry?

During the Ravens’ three-game winning streak, Henry averaged 147.3 rushing yards per game, compared to 65 yards when they started 0-2. While the passing attack also thrived against Cincinnati, Baltimore’s league-leading rushing attack provides a strong foundation for the offense and can impose its will on opponents. Henry runs with force and is heavily blocked by teammates who want to attack him. The Commanders are tied for second-to-last in the league in rushing yards allowed per carry (5.1 yards), and Henry is the best defender they have faced all season.