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What to know about Falcons – Ravens Week 5 on Sunday Night Football

The Atlanta Falcons, once written off after a dismal 0-2 start, have rebounded sharply to sit at .500 and now enter Sunday Night Football as the underdog favorite against the Baltimore Ravens. The turnaround includes a resurgent offense, with quarterback Cooper Rush showing marked improvement, and a defense that has become one of the league’s most formidable units.

Meanwhile, the Ravens—despite holding a 3-1 record and leading in most statistical categories—face challenges after parting ways with longtime head coach John Harbaugh, who left following three straight playoff disappointments. Baltimore’s roster adjustments this offseason, including the addition of defensive tackle Trey Hendrickson and former Falcons safety Jaylinn Hawkins, aim to bolster a unit that has struggled to match Atlanta’s recent defensive intensity.

Injuries have further complicated Baltimore’s outlook, leaving them without key contributors at a critical juncture. The Falcons’ recent form, combined with Baltimore’s injury woes, has flipped the script on this matchup, making it one of the most intriguing clashes of the young season.

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