The wait is almost over, football fans. All of the games on the Week 4 NFL pre-season schedule are on Thursday including one team that has won 16 exhibition games in a row.
The Baltimore Ravens head into Washington riding a 16-game winning streak in pre-season play and have won and covered the point spread in each of their three exhibition contests this season. Can they keep the streak alive on Thursday?
NFL Point Spread and Betting Analysis
Whether you’re into trends or not, 16 straight wins in any way shape or form is a whole lot of Ws. The Ravens continue to be the best bet going in pre-season football and warrant a look again this week in D.C. Dating back to 2017, Baltimore is 10-2 against the spread (ATS) in exhibition play. Washington, which opened as a field-goal underdog at home, is 4-7 straight up and ATS over that same span in pre-season action.
Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore downed the Eagles 26-15 last week in a matchup that was cut short due early in the fourth quarter due to lightning. Take that streak for what it is, but it’s clear the Ravens are trying to develop a winning culture in the locker room every time they take the field. Nothing wrong with that – as long as nobody gets hurt before Week 1. Rookie quarterback Trace McSorley looked great in completing 19 of his 28 passing attempts for 203 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions. Chances are staring QB Lamar Jackson won’t even dress in Washington, so McSorely should get some more snaps.
Washington Redskins
Washington picked up its first win of pre-season play last week with a 19-7 win at Miami last week. Case Keenum hit on nine of 14 attempts for 104 yards and was later named the team’s Week 1 starter. The club also saw running back Derrius Guice pop for 44 yards on 11 rushing, which had to be a huge sigh of relief for the team’s management after he went down with an ACL injury last pre-season. Washington has a crowded backfield with Guice, Adrian Peterson, Chris Thompson, and Samaje Perine all battling for touches. Guice and Peterson may be rested on Thursday as the club tries to sort out the bottom half of the depth chart. Tight end Jordan Reed is in concussion protocol again after suffering his seventh diagnosed concussion of his career last week.
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 26 Aug 3:03pm | BAL | -3 -116 | O +33.5 -110 |
| Closing 29 Aug 11:33pm | BAL | -6 -113 | U +34.5 -110 |
Weather
| temp | 81 |
| condition | sunny |
| wind | Northwest 5mph |
Injuries
Parker Ehinger (G)
Jimmy Smith (CB)
Marquise Brown (WR)
Brandon Williams (DT)
Lamar Jackson (QB)
Ronnie Stanley (T)
Jihad Ward (DE)
Mark Andrews (TE)
Chris Board (LB)
Anthony Levine (DB)
Josh Norman (CB)
Adrian Peterson (RB)
Ryan Anderson (LB)
Troy Apke (S)
Landon Collins (S)
Donald Penn (T)
Terry McLaurin (WR)
Dwayne Haskins (QB)
Danny Johnson (CB)
Morgan Moses (T)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Parker Ehinger (G) | I-R | Shoulder - 07 / 01 / 20 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Ehinger has been shifted to the injured reserve list with a shoulder injury. |
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| Jimmy Smith (CB) | Ques Sun | Groin - 28 / 12 / 19 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
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Smith has a groin injury, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Steelers on Sunday. |
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| Marquise Brown (WR) | Doub Sun | Illness - 27 / 12 / 19 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
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Brown is ailing from an illness, and he is not expected to suit up for Sunday's matchup against the Steelers. |
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| Brandon Williams (DT) | Out Sun | Coach's Decision - 23 / 12 / 19 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
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Williams will not be available against the Steelers on Sunday due to a coach's decision. |
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| Lamar Jackson (QB) | Prob Thurs | Quadricep - 09 / 12 / 19 | 4-0 | 2-2 | + - |
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Jackson is projected to suit up against the Jets on Thursday despite a quadriceps injury. |
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| Ronnie Stanley (T) | Ques Sun | Concussion - 09 / 12 / 19 | 4-0 | 2-2 | + - |
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Stanley sat out the last game with a concussion, and it is uncertain if he will pass protocol in time for Sunday's contest versus the Browns. |
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| Jihad Ward (DE) | Prob Thurs | Elbow - 09 / 12 / 19 | 4-0 | 2-2 | + - |
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Ward is bothered by an elbow injury, but he is likely to take the field against the Jets on Thursday. |
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| Mark Andrews (TE) | Prob Thurs | Thigh - 08 / 12 / 19 | 4-1 | 2-3 | + - |
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Andrews sat out the previous game with a thigh contusion. It is not expected to impede his status for Thursday's contest with the Jets. |
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| Chris Board (LB) | Prob Sun | Concussion - 08 / 12 / 19 | 4-1 | 2-3 | + - |
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Board was held out of the previous game due to a concussion. He will likely face the Browns on Sunday. |
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| Anthony Levine (DB) | Prob Thurs | Ankle - 08 / 12 / 19 | 4-1 | 2-3 | + - |
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Levine left the last game with a low-ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will play against the Jets on Thursday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Josh Norman (CB) | Out Sun | Illness - 26 / 12 / 19 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Norman is battling an illness, and he will not be healthy enough to face the Cowboys on Sunday. |
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| Adrian Peterson (RB) | Prob Sun | Toe - 26 / 12 / 19 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Peterson is battling an injured toe, but it likely that he will play against the Cowboys on Sunday. |
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| Ryan Anderson (LB) | Prob Sun | Achilles - 25 / 12 / 19 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Anderson is managing injuries to his Achilles and shoulder, but they are not expected to keep him out of the lineup against the Cowboys on Sunday. |
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| Troy Apke (S) | Out Sun | Knee - 25 / 12 / 19 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Apke is dealing with a knee issue, and he will not be available against the Cowboys on Sunday. |
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| Landon Collins (S) | Out Sun | Shoulder - 25 / 12 / 19 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Collins has a shoulder injury, and he will not suit up for Sunday's battle against the Cowboys. |
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| Donald Penn (T) | Prob Sun | Knee - 25 / 12 / 19 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Penn is managing a knee injury, but he is expected to be available to face the Cowboys on Sunday. |
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| Terry McLaurin (WR) | Out Sun | Concussion - 24 / 12 / 19 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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McLaurin suffered a concussion, and he will not pass protocol in time for Sunday's game against the Cowboys. |
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| Dwayne Haskins (QB) | Out Sun | Ankle - 22 / 12 / 19 | 0-2 | 2-0 | + - |
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Haskins was carted off the field during the last game with an ankle injury, and he will not be available against the Cowboys on Sunday. |
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| Danny Johnson (CB) | I-R | Hand - 22 / 12 / 19 | 0-2 | 2-0 | + - |
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Johnson has been placed on the injured reserve list with a hand injury. |
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| Morgan Moses (T) | Ques Sun | Knee - 22 / 12 / 19 | 0-2 | 2-0 | + - |
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Moses departed the previous game with an injured knee, and it is uncertain if he will line up against the Cowboys on Sunday. |
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BALTIMORE RAVENS
27 -
WASHINGTON REDSKINS
21
Score
Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 26 Aug 3:03pm BAL -3 -116 O +33.5 -110 Closing 29 Aug 11:33pm BAL -6 -113 U +34.5 -110 -
Weather
temp 81 condition sunny wind Northwest 5mph -
Injuries
Parker Ehinger (G)
I-R Shoulder - 07 / 01 / 20Jimmy Smith (CB)
Ques Sun Groin - 28 / 12 / 19Marquise Brown (WR)
Doub Sun Illness - 27 / 12 / 19Brandon Williams (DT)
Out Sun Coach's Decision - 23 / 12 / 19Lamar Jackson (QB)
Prob Thurs Quadricep - 09 / 12 / 19Ronnie Stanley (T)
Ques Sun Concussion - 09 / 12 / 19Jihad Ward (DE)
Prob Thurs Elbow - 09 / 12 / 19Mark Andrews (TE)
Prob Thurs Thigh - 08 / 12 / 19Chris Board (LB)
Prob Sun Concussion - 08 / 12 / 19Anthony Levine (DB)
Prob Thurs Ankle - 08 / 12 / 19Josh Norman (CB)
Out Sun Illness - 26 / 12 / 19Adrian Peterson (RB)
Prob Sun Toe - 26 / 12 / 19Ryan Anderson (LB)
Prob Sun Achilles - 25 / 12 / 19Troy Apke (S)
Out Sun Knee - 25 / 12 / 19Landon Collins (S)
Out Sun Shoulder - 25 / 12 / 19Donald Penn (T)
Prob Sun Knee - 25 / 12 / 19Terry McLaurin (WR)
Out Sun Concussion - 24 / 12 / 19Dwayne Haskins (QB)
Out Sun Ankle - 22 / 12 / 19Danny Johnson (CB)
I-R Hand - 22 / 12 / 19Morgan Moses (T)
Ques Sun Knee - 22 / 12 / 19Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Parker Ehinger (G) I-R Shoulder - 07 / 01 / 20 1-0 1-0 + - Ehinger has been shifted to the injured reserve list with a shoulder injury.
Jimmy Smith (CB) Ques Sun Groin - 28 / 12 / 19 2-0 1-1 + - Smith has a groin injury, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Steelers on Sunday.
Marquise Brown (WR) Doub Sun Illness - 27 / 12 / 19 2-0 1-1 + - Brown is ailing from an illness, and he is not expected to suit up for Sunday's matchup against the Steelers.
Brandon Williams (DT) Out Sun Coach's Decision - 23 / 12 / 19 2-0 1-1 + - Williams will not be available against the Steelers on Sunday due to a coach's decision.
Lamar Jackson (QB) Prob Thurs Quadricep - 09 / 12 / 19 4-0 2-2 + - Jackson is projected to suit up against the Jets on Thursday despite a quadriceps injury.
Ronnie Stanley (T) Ques Sun Concussion - 09 / 12 / 19 4-0 2-2 + - Stanley sat out the last game with a concussion, and it is uncertain if he will pass protocol in time for Sunday's contest versus the Browns.
Jihad Ward (DE) Prob Thurs Elbow - 09 / 12 / 19 4-0 2-2 + - Ward is bothered by an elbow injury, but he is likely to take the field against the Jets on Thursday.
Mark Andrews (TE) Prob Thurs Thigh - 08 / 12 / 19 4-1 2-3 + - Andrews sat out the previous game with a thigh contusion. It is not expected to impede his status for Thursday's contest with the Jets.
Chris Board (LB) Prob Sun Concussion - 08 / 12 / 19 4-1 2-3 + - Board was held out of the previous game due to a concussion. He will likely face the Browns on Sunday.
Anthony Levine (DB) Prob Thurs Ankle - 08 / 12 / 19 4-1 2-3 + - Levine left the last game with a low-ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will play against the Jets on Thursday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Josh Norman (CB) Out Sun Illness - 26 / 12 / 19 0-1 1-0 + - Norman is battling an illness, and he will not be healthy enough to face the Cowboys on Sunday.
Adrian Peterson (RB) Prob Sun Toe - 26 / 12 / 19 0-1 1-0 + - Peterson is battling an injured toe, but it likely that he will play against the Cowboys on Sunday.
Ryan Anderson (LB) Prob Sun Achilles - 25 / 12 / 19 0-1 1-0 + - Anderson is managing injuries to his Achilles and shoulder, but they are not expected to keep him out of the lineup against the Cowboys on Sunday.
Troy Apke (S) Out Sun Knee - 25 / 12 / 19 0-1 1-0 + - Apke is dealing with a knee issue, and he will not be available against the Cowboys on Sunday.
Landon Collins (S) Out Sun Shoulder - 25 / 12 / 19 0-1 1-0 + - Collins has a shoulder injury, and he will not suit up for Sunday's battle against the Cowboys.
Donald Penn (T) Prob Sun Knee - 25 / 12 / 19 0-1 1-0 + - Penn is managing a knee injury, but he is expected to be available to face the Cowboys on Sunday.
Terry McLaurin (WR) Out Sun Concussion - 24 / 12 / 19 0-1 1-0 + - McLaurin suffered a concussion, and he will not pass protocol in time for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
Dwayne Haskins (QB) Out Sun Ankle - 22 / 12 / 19 0-2 2-0 + - Haskins was carted off the field during the last game with an ankle injury, and he will not be available against the Cowboys on Sunday.
Danny Johnson (CB) I-R Hand - 22 / 12 / 19 0-2 2-0 + - Johnson has been placed on the injured reserve list with a hand injury.
Morgan Moses (T) Ques Sun Knee - 22 / 12 / 19 0-2 2-0 + - Moses departed the previous game with an injured knee, and it is uncertain if he will line up against the Cowboys on Sunday.