– A few big plays went a long way for the Baltimore Ravens, who took a small step toward regaining the form they displayed last year as the highest-scoring team in the league.
Lamar Jackson ran for a 50-yard touchdown and threw for two scores in a bounce-back performance by the reigning NFL MVP and the Ravens, who took control early against Washington in a 31-17 victory Sunday.
Washington (1-3) had more first downs, owned an edge in time of possession and had only 7 fewer yards than Baltimore.
The game was tough to watch for Washington coach Ron Rivera, and not just because of the score.
Weakened by treatment he received during the week for cancer, Rivera occasionally took a break by sitting on the bench.