WATCH: Sam Howell finds Antonio Gibson for Commanders first touchdown

Sam Howell with some impressive work in the first half.

The Washington Commanders planned to have their offensive starters play around one quarter in Monday’s preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens. However, with a young quarterback and a new offensive coordinator, head coach Ron Rivera chose to go a little longer with his starters.

Outside of one negative play, in which Howell took a 13-yard loss on a sack on Washington’s first drive, it was an excellent outing for the second-year signal caller.

Speaking of that sack, on the very next play facing a third-and-15, Howell goes through his progressions before finding tight end Cole Turner for a 17-yard gain and a first down.

Check it out:

Excellent throw from Howell.

The Commanders would eventually finish the drive with a short field goal from Joey Slye.

Later in the half, Howell led another impressive drive and, on third down, finds running back Antonio Gibson for a touchdown to give the Commanders the lead.