Brown's five thoughts on Ravens' offense, win vs. Commanders

Once Baltimore's offensive got going, its commanders couldn't stop it. Baltimore's last six possessions resulted in three touchdowns, two field goals and a seven-play drive that lasted 2:48 until the final play and ended in victory formation.

The Ravens did a masterful job with their many weapons. They averaged a season average of 7.4 yards per game, which is even better than in Week 5 against the Cincinnati Bengals when they averaged 6.8 yards and scored 41 points.

Jackson was less spectacular than in Cincinnati, but more surgical. He still threw for 323 yards and a touchdown, taking advantage of Washington loading the box to stop Henry. Baltimore had touchdown drives of 93 and 94 yards. Such long marches demoralize an opponent.

Jackson's main target was Flowers (nine catches, 132 yards), who used his quickness to exploit man-to-man coverage, get open and pick up yards after the catch. Rashod Bateman caught every pass when targeted (four catches, 71 yards), and Mark Andrews (three catches, 71 yards) scored his first touchdown of 2024.

Meanwhile, Henry (24 carries, 132 yards) reached the 100-yard mark for the third time in four weeks. His name is “The King,” but perhaps “The Closer” would be a better nickname. A long run by Henry in the fourth quarter becomes like a victory cigar for the Ravens. A week after his 51-yard gallop in overtime helped defeat the Bengals, Henry made a 27-yard run just before the two-minute warning that essentially sealed Washington's fate.

Jackson describes Baltimore as a pick-the-poison offense, and recent opponents have been unable to find an antidote. This is what the Ravens envisioned in second year offensive coordinator Todd Monken and the addition of Henry. During training camp, they talked about how to run effectively, how to throw it effectively and how to keep opponents off balance through the variety of their attacks. This vision has become reality.