vs Redskins

Head Coach John Harbaugh 

On the first-half performance: "That's the way to finish a half - get the turnover and then a touchdown. How about that? That last drive is a pressure situation, and we practice it all the time. Troy (Smith) executed it well. I'm happy for him and really happy for 'Harp' (Justin Harper), who came back to score the touchdown."

Defensive Coordinator Greg Mattison

On the first half: “It’s great to see the offense get us the lead. It’s always easier to play defense when we have that. The turnover at the end of the second quarter was big, and our offense took it right down the field for the touchdown. Before that, we were sound. We need more pressure on the quarterbacks, especially in passing situations.”

• In two series of action, QB Joe Flacco completed 9 of 15 passes (60%) for 103 yards. Flacco led the Ravens on two scoring drives - 67 and 71 yards - as each march was capped by a K Steve Hauschka field goal (31 and 37 yards, respectively). Standing cool and poised in the packet, Flacco completed longs of 38 (RB Ray Rice) and 31 (WR Kelley Washington) yards. On third down, Flacco went 4-of-5 for 42 yards, converting three first downs.
• S Tom Zbikowski made his mark for the night, forcing a fumble from Redskins TE Fred Davis. It was recovered by DT Dwan Edwards and led to the first Ravens' touchdown of the night.
• QB John Beck started slow, but made the biggest play of the night with a 64-yard strike to rookie free agent WR Jayson Foster. Sixth-round draft pick RB Cedric Peerman punched the football in the end zone one play later, making the score 23-0 Baltimore.
• CB Derrick Martin got the lone interception of the night, picking off Redskins QB Colt Brennan in the third quarter.
• DE Paul Kruger registered the first sack of his young career, sacking Brennan in the third quarter.
• K Graham Gano made a 39-yard field goal during the third quarter, but missed a 28-yarder as time expired in the fourth.