Baltimore
Ravens
1-1
21
FINAL
42
Atlanta
Falcons
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Atlanta Falcons topped the Baltimore Ravens 42-21 in Week 5 of the 2026 season, showcasing their offensive firepower and solidifying their place in the playoff conversation. The stakes were high as both teams sought to maintain momentum, but it was the Falcons who emerged victorious with a dominant display.
Michael Vick was the star of the show, throwing for an impressive 394 yards and six touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to connect with receivers on crucial plays. Julio Jones was a standout target, racking up 215 receiving yards and creating mismatches throughout the game. Lamar Jackson put up a valiant effort for the Ravens, leading the ground game with 114 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to match the Falcons' offensive explosion.
Defensively, the Falcons were equally impressive, with Sydney Brown leading the team with six tackles, while James Pearce Jr. recorded three sacks, consistently pressuring Jackson. The turning point came in the second quarter when Vick connected with Jones for a long touchdown, shifting the momentum firmly in Atlanta's favor and demoralizing the Ravens. Despite Ed Reed's two interceptions for Baltimore, the Falcons' relentless offensive attack proved too much to overcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Vick | QB | 26 | 14 | 394 | 6 | 2 | 106.5 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 35 | 15 | 224 | 2 | 2 | 59.7 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 16 | 114 | 7.1 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 13 | 63 | 4.8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Michael Vick | QB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Josh Cuevas | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Jones | WR | 6 | 215 | 35.8 | 4 | 57 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 5 | 121 | 24.2 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 2 | 78 | 39.0 | 1 | 65 | 1 |
| Drake London | WR | 1 | 46 | 46.0 | 0 | 46 | 1 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Durham Smythe | TE | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Josh Cuevas | TE | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 5 | 20 | 4.0 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Brown | SS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | LEDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Reed Ball Hawk | FS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Mike Green | REDG | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Samson Ebukam | REDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nehemiah Pritchett | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jay Higgins IV | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcco Hellams | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Za'Darius Smith | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chandler Rivers | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

