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The Derrick Henry Two-Point Conversion That Forced Overtime and Left Atlanta Stunned

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With less than a minute left in the game, the Baltimore Ravens pulled off a shocker against the Atlanta Falcons, tying the game at 23-23. Quarterback Tyler Huntley delivered a seven-yard touchdown pass to receiver Devontez Walker, and then running back Derrick Henry took a direct snap, punching it into the end zone for the crucial two-point conversion.

Baltimore’s Last-Second Magic

That final minute scramble was pure chaos. The NFL’s official social media was all over the touchdown and the two-point conversion, showing everyone just how wild that finish was. Getting that 23-23 tie with time ticking down? That’s the kind of heart-stopping football we live for.

Atlanta’s Missed Shot

After the kickoff return, the Falcons got the ball back with a mere 34 seconds on the clock, a chance to get into field goal range for the win. But it quickly went sideways. Quarterback Michael Penix was stripped sacked, though Atlanta managed to recover. Tua Tagovailoa had to step in for a play, connecting with running back Bijan Robinson for a 14-yard pass. Penix was back in the very next play though. On third and six near midfield, with only seven seconds left in the game, Penix was forced to throw it out of bounds. The Falcons had to punt, and just like that, regulation time expired.

And now? It’s all headed to overtime, with everything on the line after that unbelievable final minute.

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.

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