Baltimore pulls ahead in overtime
The Falcons carried a lead into the fourth quarter but could not finish off the Ravens, losing 30-23 in overtime at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Week 5. Atlanta led 14-9 at halftime and 17-15 after three quarters. Baltimore outscored the Falcons 8-6 in the fourth to bring the teams level at 23, then scored the only seven points of overtime. The loss ended Atlanta’s two-game winning streak and dropped the Falcons to 2-3. Baltimore improved to 4-1 with its third consecutive victory. Atlanta had scored 35 points against Green Bay and 45 against New Orleans in its previous two games, but finished with 23 against the Ravens.
London leads Atlanta’s offense
Drake London caught seven of 11 targets for 118 yards, leading Atlanta’s receiving production. Michael Penix Jr. completed 19 of 32 passes for 240 yards and one touchdown, adding eight yards on two carries. Bijan Robinson contributed in both phases, rushing 17 times for 86 yards and catching four of seven targets for another 32. His 118 yards from scrimmage matched London’s receiving total. Kyle Pitts Sr. caught five of six targets for 42 yards and a touchdown.
Huntley and Henry deliver
Tyler Huntley completed 24 of 32 passes for 201 yards and two touchdowns while adding 20 rushing yards and a rushing score. Derrick Henry handled 24 carries for 102 yards and caught one pass for an 18-yard touchdown. Justice Hill added 73 rushing yards on just four carries. Zay Flowers caught eight of nine targets for 53 yards and gained 13 yards on one carry, while Rashod Bateman finished with five catches for 62 yards. Huntley led the game’s PPR scoring with 24.0 points, followed by Henry at 21.0. London paced Atlanta with 18.8, while Robinson supplied 15.8 and Pitts added 15.2. London’s 11 targets and Robinson’s 21 touches gave Atlanta’s leading fantasy options substantial workloads despite the loss.
Bears visit in Week 6
Atlanta stays home to face the Chicago Bears on Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. ET. Baltimore visits the Cleveland Browns at the same time.