Tyler Huntley just led the Baltimore Ravens to a wild 30-23 overtime comeback win against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday night, but the absolute shocker was Michael Penix Jr. exiting the game before overtime even began. Atlanta was up 23-15 late in the fourth quarter, a 3.5-point home favorite per FanDuel, and somehow let it all slip away.
Atlanta’s Nightmare Collapse and The Penix Injury Fallout
Man, what a gut punch for Atlanta fans. They entered the fourth quarter with a solid lead and absolutely folded, giving up a staggering 15 points across the fourth quarter and overtime. The Falcons had a 7-3 lead in the first after Jessie Bates III scooped up a Mark Andrews fumble at Baltimore’s 36-yard line and took it to the house. They even held a 14-9 lead at halftime thanks to a five-yard touchdown pass from Penix to Kyle Pitts Sr. and later extended it to 23-15 in the fourth with a couple of field goals.
But then the wheels came off. Penix briefly exited the game with an injury during a crucial drive, forcing Tua Tagovailoa into action for one play. Penix returned to get them to overtime, but when the extra period started, he was out for good. Tagovailoa stepped back in, and after completing a 20-yard pass, Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton absolutely sealed the comeback win by intercepting him. That’s a brutal way to lose, especially after being in control for so much of the game.
Huntley’s Heroic Stand Without Jackson
On the other side, Tyler Huntley was nothing short of clutch for Baltimore. He was already stepping in for the injured franchise quarterback Jackson, who has been out with an ankle injury since Week 4. Huntley kept his team in it, connecting with Derrick Henry for an 18-yard touchdown to cut the deficit to 17-15 after a failed two-point conversion earlier.
The real drama hit with 2:31 left in the game, down 23-15. Huntley marched them down the field, found Devontez Walker for a touchdown, and then converted the two-point attempt to tie things up at 23 a piece with just 40 seconds left. Talk about ice in his veins! Then, in overtime, with Penix sidelined, Huntley took full control. Baltimore drained over seven minutes off the clock on their opening possession before Huntley capped it off with a goal-line touchdown, giving the Ravens their first lead since the very first drive of the game. That’s a proper comeback, folks.
The Numbers Tell The Story
Let’s look at the box score. Michael Penix Jr. was 19/32 for 240 yards with 1 touchdown and no interceptions before his exit. Tua Tagovailoa, in his limited but impactful appearances, went 2/3 for 34 yards but threw that game-losing interception. Huntley, the hero of the night, finished 24/32 for 201 yards, 2 touchdowns, and no picks, plus added 6 carries for 20 yards and a rushing touchdown himself.
On the ground, Bijan Robinson had 17 carries for 86 yards for Atlanta, but no scores. Derrick Henry led the Ravens with 24 carries for 102 yards, plus that crucial 18-yard receiving touchdown from Huntley. Kyle Pitts Sr. caught 5 passes for 42 yards and a touchdown, while Drake London had a big day with 7 catches for 118 yards. For Baltimore, Rashod Bateman had 5 catches for 62 yards, and Zay Flowers hauled in 8 for 53.
After that wild one, Baltimore now sits at a strong 4-1 overall (2-0 in conference), leading the AFC North. Atlanta drops to 2-3 overall (2-1 in conference) and holds the second spot in the NFC South.
Next up, the Falcons will host the Chicago Bears next Sunday at 1 p.m. ET, with a potential return for Caleb Williams from a Week 2 hamstring injury. The Ravens have another big road test, traveling to face the Cleveland Browns, also at 1 p.m. ET. You know Cleveland will be fired up for that AFC North showdown!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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