Baltimore
Ravens
2-2
23
FINAL
34
Atlanta
Falcons
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup of the 2026 season, the Atlanta Falcons topped the Baltimore Ravens with a final score of 34-23, solidifying their position in the playoff hunt. With both teams vying for momentum, the Falcons proved to be the stronger side, capitalizing on key opportunities throughout the game.
Michael Penix Jr. led the Falcons' offense with an impressive three touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to find open targets downfield. Olamide Zaccheaus was a standout receiver, racking up 121 receiving yards and making crucial catches that kept drives alive. On the ground, Derrick Henry fought hard for the Ravens, accumulating 87 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Falcons' offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Falcons made critical plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. A.J. Terrell Jr. intercepted a pass, thwarting a potential scoring drive for the Ravens and underscoring the Falcons' defensive resilience. The turning point came late in the game when James Pearce Jr. recorded a sack that halted Baltimore's comeback efforts, ultimately sealing the victory for Atlanta.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 28 | 16 | 202 | 1 | 1 | 76.7 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 27 | 13 | 191 | 3 | 0 | 108.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 18 | 87 | 4.8 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 19 | 79 | 4.2 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 5 | 38 | 7.6 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 10 | 35 | 3.5 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 6 | 32 | 5.3 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Olamide Zaccheaus | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olamide Zaccheaus | WR | 6 | 121 | 20.2 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 6 | 96 | 16.0 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 5 | 71 | 14.2 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Austin Hooper | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Matthew Hibner | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Jones | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tavius Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Zion Young | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hughes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Da'Shawn Hand | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcco Hellams | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Jones | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broderick Washington | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 51 |
| Tyler Loop | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 44 |

