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| Nick Wass / Associated Press |
| Ravens QB Joe Flacco had a TD pass for the eighth consecutive game. |
It was over when ...
Joe Flacco threw the first pass on a drive that had featured 11 straight runs and connected with Derrick Mason on a 28-yard touchdown with just 3:35 remaining.
Game ball
Ed Reed put on a show from the first series to the last. He began the game with an interception of Jason Campbell, then stripped Clinton Portis, picked up the fumble and scored on the Redskins' third possession. He finally sealed the victory by picking off Campbell a second time with 1:53 to play.
Key stat
Coming into the game, the Redskins and Ravens had two of the league's best rushing attacks. Only Baltimore's held up to its lofty standing Sunday night, however, as it rolled up 147 yards on the ground, compared with only 62 for the Redskins.
Noteworthy
Washington lost both of its starting tackles to injury. Jon Jansen left in the first half with a sprained knee and Chris Samuels departed in the second half with an ailing triceps. ... The Redskins were held under 21 points for the fifth straight game. ... Ravens RBs Willis McGahee and Ray Rice both left the game with injuries. ... Ray Lewis tied a season-high with 13 tackles and also added a sack.
