Baltimore
Ravens
2-2
25
FINAL
26
Atlanta
Falcons
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Atlanta Falcons narrowly defeated the Baltimore Ravens by a score of 26-25, securing a crucial victory for their playoff hopes. Both teams entered the game looking to establish momentum early in the season, but it was the Falcons who came out on top in a contest that showcased their offensive firepower.
Shedeur Sanders led the charge for Atlanta, throwing for 2 touchdowns and helping his team find the end zone at critical moments. Meanwhile, Lamar Jackson of the Ravens put up impressive numbers as well, racking up 287 passing yards and keeping his squad competitive throughout the game. Bijan Robinson’s 78 rushing yards also contributed significantly to the Falcons’ offensive success, while Rashod Bateman emerged as a standout receiver for Baltimore with 103 yards.
Defensively, the Ravens put up a commendable performance, with Nnamdi Madubuike recording 2 sacks and Trenton Simpson leading the team with 4 total tackles. However, it was Jessie Bates III's pivotal interception for Atlanta that proved to be a game-changer, halting a potential game-winning drive for Baltimore late in the fourth quarter. Ultimately, the Falcons' ability to capitalize on their chances and make key plays on both sides of the ball sealed the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 21 | 13 | 62% | 287 | 2 | 1 | 117.6 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 24 | 18 | 75% | 212 | 2 | 0 | 129.1 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 21 | 78 | 3.7 | 19 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 7 | 29 | 4.1 | 17 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | — | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 3 | -1 | -0.3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 3 | 103 | 34.3 | 32 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 5 | 88 | 17.6 | 55 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 3 | 77 | 25.7 | 19 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 6 | 57 | 9.5 | 27 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | — | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 17 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 22 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Lajohntay Wester | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Da'Shawn Hand | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broderick Washington | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teddye Buchanan | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Hughes | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 42 |
| Nick Folk | K | 2 | 3 | 2 | 54 |

