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Falcons snap counts from a tough overtime loss to the Ravens

The Atlanta Falcons endured another physically demanding week, falling in overtime to the Baltimore Ravens after a series of offensive and defensive missteps. On the ground, the Falcons' offensive line struggled under pressure, with left tackle Jake Matthews and right guard Chris Lindstrom allowing seven of the 12 sacks Michael Penix Jr.

faced. The unit’s performance directly impacted the running game, as Bijan Robinson saw limited touches (52 snaps), while the passing attack also faltered, with wide receivers Olamide Zaccheaus (21 snaps) and Zachariah Branch (12 snaps) failing to make an impact.

The defense, meanwhile, leaned heavily on Samson Ebukam and Cameron Thomas, who were taxed by the Ravens’ late-game surge. An injury to cornerback CJ Henderson further strained the secondary, as Mike Hughes—already allowing 288 receiving yards—briefly exited, leaving the Falcons vulnerable to a touchdown pass on his replacement, Mike Ford (1 snap).

The Ravens’ Tyler Huntley capitalized on the defensive fatigue, finishing with 24 catches for 201 yards, including a key 7-yard touchdown that sealed the win.

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