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Ravens will have to beat the Falcons at their own game to get a win Sunday night

The Baltimore Ravens will play the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football in Week 5, and the matchup has quickly become a big game.

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 4:00 PM
Ravens will have to beat the Falcons at their own game to get a win Sunday night
Key Things to Know
  • Ebony Bird argues the Baltimore Ravens must win the ground battle against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday night.
  • The Atlanta Falcons boast the NFL's top run defense, allowing just 48.3 rushing yards per game.
  • Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson is dealing with an ankle sprain suffered in Week 4.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Baltimore Ravens will face the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football in Week 5. Writer Jaleel Grandberry argues that the Ravens must overcome Atlanta by dominating on the ground and stopping the run. Atlanta enters the matchup on a two-game winning streak behind quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and running back Bijan Robinson, while boasting the league's top-ranked rushing defense allowing just 48.3 rushing yards per game.

Baltimore may be without quarterback Lamar Jackson, who suffered a sprained ankle in Week 4. The Ravens will rely heavily on running back Derrick Henry, who averages 93.5 rushing yards per game and has scored seven rushing touchdowns this season, to counter Atlanta's formidable rushing attack.

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