Despite playing in opposite conferences, the “Battle of the Beltway” carries an edge akin to siblings vying for bragging rights.
This matchup promises to be an electrifying duel between two dynamic quarterbacks: Commanders rookie Jayden Daniels and Ravens NFL MVP Lamar Jackson.
As the excitement builds, Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has a rallying cry for the fans.
“Well, I would say first off, I felt it at Arizona, I felt it. And I felt it right before the opening kick. You know, you turn back, behind the bench and you saw it. So, to see some burgundy and gold this Sunday in Baltimore, it’ll be awesome man,” Quinn said, via the Commanders on X.
He assured fans making the trip that the team is primed to deliver, vowing to “absolutely go for it in the very biggest way.”
It’s easy to see why this matchup carries such weight. While the NFC East boasts storied rivalries with teams like the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles, there’s something special about the Washington-Baltimore showdown.
Whether it’s a home game or the short trip up Route 295, this local clash hits differently, with the Daniels-Jackson face-off adding an extra layer of intrigue.
It’s been four years since these teams last met in the regular season, during which time Jackson has cemented his status as one of the NFL’s elite quarterbacks.
Now, Daniels is carving out his own path in Washington, eager to make his mark in this regional rivalry.
