There were several things to like and dislike in the Ravens’ 34-31 win against the Redskins Thursday night.

Yes, the Ravens are now 2-1 in the preseason and the defense is blitzing regularly. However, the secondary looks more like it did last season, than a revamped unit and quarterback Joe Flacco still makes some head-scratching throws.

Aside from the defense blitzing, the defensive line has been getting consistent pressure on opposing quarterbacks. In particular, fifth-round pick Pernell McPhee is having a strong preseason. McPhee finally recorded a sack after having a sack and a fumble overturned in the previous two preseason games.

The offense looks much more explosive with Lee Evans as well. Evans had a 35-yard touchdown reception Thursday night on a go route. That has been a dimension the Ravens’ offense had been lacking for the last several seasons.

Now the bad. Second-round pick Torrey Smith, a very fast receiver, has had issues catching the ball. Smith can catch the ball, but hasn’t shown it so far this preseason. Smith has been outshined by his former Maryland teammate, and current Ravens teammate, LaQuan Williams.

The secondary struggled against Rex Grossman and John Beck. That’s not a good sign for a team that has to play the arch-rival Steelers on opening day.