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| First meeting | October 26, 1997 Ravens 20, Redskins 17[1] |
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| Latest meeting | October 13, 2024 Ravens 30, Commanders 23 |
| Next meeting | TBA |
| Statistics | |
| Meetings total | 7 meetings |
| All-time series | Ravens, 5–3–0 |
| Current win streak | Ravens, 1 |
| Championship success | |
| Super Bowl Championships (5) |
The Commanders–Ravens rivalry, formerly known as the Ravens–Redskins rivalry, is a minor rivalry between the Washington Commanders and Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). Unofficially nicknamed "The Battle of Beltway" or the "Beltway Bowl",[2][3] this is an in-state, interconference rivalry between the two NFL teams located in the state of Maryland, due to Northwest Stadium located in Landover, being only roughly 37 miles (60 km) and an hour-long drive from M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. In addition, I-495 (Capital Beltway) circles around Washington, while I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) circles around Baltimore, resulting in the rivalry's name. Despite this, the two teams do not meet regularly, which has been cited as a reason for the rivalry's low intensity.[4]
The rivalry is one of the newest in the NFL, dating back to 1997; the two teams usually only meet at least once every four years and at least once every eight seasons at each team's home stadium, sometimes more often if the two teams finish in the same place in their respective divisions in the year they do not play one another but met two years prior, play in the preseason, or meet in the Super Bowl.
In the early years of the rivalry, the Commanders had the upper hand, winning the majority of their matchups against the Ravens. However, everything changed in the 2000 season when the Ravens won their first Super Bowl title. Led by their dominant defense, the Ravens cemented themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the NFL and added fuel to the fire of the rivalry.
Over the years, the Washington-Baltimore rivalry has seen its fair share of memorable moments. From thrilling comebacks to controversial plays, these games have provided fans with countless memories. The rivalry has also showcased the talent of players on both teams, with legends like Ray Lewis, Terrell Suggs, and Clinton Portis leaving their mark on these matchups.
The Ravens currently lead the overall series, 5–3. The two teams have never met in the postseason.[5]
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2000s (Ravens, 3–1)
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2020s (Ravens, 1–0)
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- ^ "Baltimore Ravens vs. Washington Commanders Results". The Football Database.
- ^ "The Rivalry Continues: Washington vs Baltimore Ravens". Medium. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Battle of the Beltways: Commanders and Ravens rivalry heats up". wusa9.com. 2024-10-08. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ^ "Ravens-Commanders: A rivalry for the fans, not the players". www.baltimoresports.com. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ^ "Baltimore Ravens vs Washington Commanders History". champsorchumps.us. Retrieved 2025-02-11.