Baltimore
Ravens
3-1
14
FINAL
28
Atlanta
Falcons
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an impressive display, the Atlanta Falcons topped the Baltimore Ravens 28-14 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. The victory not only boosts Atlanta's confidence but also positions them strongly in the playoff race as they continue to build momentum heading into the latter half of the season.
Michael Penix Jr. was the standout performer for the Falcons, throwing for 273 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to find the end zone. Bijan Robinson contributed on the ground with 58 rushing yards, while the Ravens' Lamar Jackson threw for 273 yards and connected with Ja'Kobi Lane, who recorded a remarkable 142 receiving yards, keeping Baltimore competitive throughout the game.
Defensively, the Falcons made their mark with a dominant performance that included five sacks from James Pearce Jr. and two interceptions from Kendal Daniels. These defensive plays shifted the momentum at crucial moments, particularly when Daniels' second interception halted a potential Ravens scoring drive, solidifying Atlanta's hold on the game and ultimately sealing their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 24 | 14 | 273 | 2 | 3 | 86.2 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 25 | 13 | 223 | 3 | 2 | 88.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 11 | 58 | 5.3 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 4 | 142 | 35.5 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 6 | 120 | 20.0 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Lajohntay Wester | WR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| KJ Hamler | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Durham Smythe | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Ford Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Jones | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

