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The final week of NFL preseason action brought decisive wins, standout rookie performances, and key momentum shifts before the regular season begins. From Baltimore’s blowout over Washington to Denver’s win in Sean Payton’s return to New Orleans, here’s the full roundup.
Ravens 30, Commanders 3
Baltimore dominated Washington in Landover, Md., rolling to a 30-3 victory to finish the preseason a perfect 3-0. Rasheen Ali and D’Ernest Johnson each scored on rushing plays, rookie Tyler Loop hit three field goals — including a 61-yarder — and Keyon Martin’s 26-yard interception return put the game out of reach before halftime.
With Jayden Daniels resting, Washington’s backups Sam Hartman and Josh Johnson combined for three interceptions. The Commanders’ only points came from a Matt Gay 47-yard field goal.
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Colts 41, Bengals 14
Rookie Riley Leonard led Indianapolis with a 15-for-20 passing performance for 189 yards, including a 59-yard touchdown to Laquon Treadwell, who finished with 116 yards on six catches. Ulysses Bentley IV added two rushing scores, while Daniel Scott returned an interception 35 yards for another touchdown.
The Bengals struggled offensively, mustering just 228 total yards and committing two turnovers.
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Browns 19, Rams 17
Newly named starter Joe Flacco was nearly flawless, going 9-for-10 for 71 yards and a 15-yard touchdown to Harold Fannin Jr. Dillon Gabriel added 129 passing yards and a score in relief, and Andre Szmyt drilled the game-winning 37-yard field goal as time expired.
The Rams briefly led late with a Jordan Waters 2-yard run, but Cleveland’s strong finish secured a perfect 3-0 preseason.
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Texans 26, Lions 7
Houston’s young quarterbacks Graham Mertz and Kedon Slovis combined for 256 yards and two touchdowns in a 26-7 win at Detroit. Woody Marks added a 9-yard rushing score, while Ka’imi Fairbairn capped the scoring with a 48-yard field goal.
Detroit’s lone highlight came from a Kyle Allen 33-yard touchdown pass to Isaac TeSlaa.
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Broncos 28, Saints 19
Sean Payton’s return to New Orleans saw Denver earn a 28-19 win. Bo Nix passed for 110 yards and a touchdown to Courtland Sutton, while Will Lutz — also making a return to his former stadium — went 3-for-3 on field goals.
For New Orleans, Blake Grupe made four field goals, and Tyler Shough scored on an 11-yard run in a promising QB competition performance.
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Key Team Performances
| Team | Record (Preseason) | Standout Player | Key Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravens | 3-0 | Tyler Loop | 61-yard FG, 3 makes total |
| Colts | 1-2 | Riley Leonard | 189 yards, TD to Treadwell |
| Browns | 3-0 | Joe Flacco | 9 of 10 passing, 15-yard TD pass |
| Texans | 2-1 | Graham Mertz & Slovis | 256 yards combined, 2 TD passes |
| Broncos | 3-0 | Bo Nix & Will Lutz | TD pass, 3-for-3 FGs |
Baltimore and Cleveland both closed out the preseason undefeated, while Indianapolis found positives in rookie Riley Leonard’s strong showing.
Rookie Quarterback Watch
| Player | Team | Stats | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Leonard | Colts | 15/20, 189 yards, TD | Led blowout of Bengals |
| Dillon Gabriel | Browns | 129 yards, TD in relief | Helped secure 19-17 win |
| Bo Nix | Broncos | 110 yards, 1 TD pass | Guided 28-19 win |
| Sam Hartman | Commanders | INTs, no TDs | Offensive struggles |
| Tyler Shough | Saints | 11-yard rushing TD | QB battle advantage |
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