Baltimore Ravens defeat Atlanta Falcons in Week 5 overtime

During the Week 5 slate of the 2026 NFL season, the Baltimore Ravens improved to 4-1 with an overtime victory while the San Francisco 49ers secured a win over the Seahawks, according to reports from ESPN. The action-packed Sunday featured international play in London, the first tie of the season between the Commanders and Giants, and a dramatic Sunday night finish.

The Ravens sealed a gutty overtime win against the Falcons on “Sunday Night Football,” pushing them to 4-1 for the first time in five years. Tyler Huntley engineered the comeback victory in his third straight win filling in for Lamar Jackson, capping a 14-play overtime drive with a 1-yard winning sneak.

Ravens Extend Streak and Kicker Outlook

Huntley completed his final 10 passes for 79 yards and converted two critical third downs in overtime. The drive marked the longest overtime touchdown sequence in the NFL since 2018. Alongside Huntley’s performance, kicker Tyler Loop hit two 51-yard field goals, bringing his total to 5-of-5 from 50 yards or further on the season—a stark improvement from his rookie campaign when he went 1-of-4 from that distance.

Falcon Outlook and Injury Concerns

For Atlanta, the loss dropped the team to 2-3 with two home defeats, but optimism remains dependent on quarterback Michael Penix Jr.’s health. Penix was knocked out of the contest late in the fourth quarter, after which Tua Tagovailoa took over in overtime and threw a game-ending interception. Despite the result, the Falcons held a 7-3 lead after the first quarter without recording a single passing completion or yard—a feat unseen since 2017, aided by a fumble return touchdown from safety Jessie Bates III. In the passing game, Drake London tallied 118 yards on seven catches from 11 etargets, bringing his average to 20.6 points over the past three games with Penix.

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