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Falcons – Ravens instant recap: The overtime letdown in primetime

The Atlanta Falcons’ home advantage and recent momentum failed to overcome Baltimore Ravens’ disciplined execution in a hard-fought Sunday Night Football matchup. Despite controlling the clock and field position early, Atlanta’s offensive and defensive penalties, questionable play-calling—including risky screens and late-game blitzes—and missed tackles left them vulnerable.

Tyler Huntley’s quick throws exposed gaps, while Michael Penix Jr.’s late injury forced Tua Tagovailoa into overtime, where a costly interception sealed the Ravens’ 13–10 victory. The loss underscored Atlanta’s struggles with consistency, as even a depleted Ravens squad exploited defensive lapses and capitalized on turnovers, including a dropped pass by Justice Hill and a bobbled snap for Mark Andrews.

With two straight blowout wins behind them, the Falcons now face a critical self-assessment after another close call that revealed lingering issues in execution and special teams performance.

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