Game Day Primer / Mon, Oct 12
AWAY TEAM
3–1
HOME TEAM
2–2
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01 / Why this game matters
Atlanta has already shown a huge offensive ceiling, piling up 498 yards with 242 on the ground in its win over Green Bay. Baltimore arrives at 3-1 after producing 384 yards without a turnover against Tennessee, setting up a test of the Falcons’ explosiveness against the Ravens’ cleaner, more controlled approach.
02 / Know these people
Lamar Jackson / Primary playmaker and distributor
Baltimore Ravens · Quarterback (QB)
Jackson paired an efficient two-touchdown passing performance with 20 rushing yards against Tennessee. Atlanta must account for both his arm and his ability to escape when the initial play breaks down.
Derrick Henry / Lead power runner
Baltimore Ravens · Running Back (RB)
Henry handled 23 carries and scored a rushing touchdown in Baltimore’s Week 4 win. His workload can force Atlanta to commit defenders near the line and create room for Baltimore’s pass catchers.
03 / Watch for this
Watch whether is contacted near the line or reaches open space before Baltimore gets a clean hit. If he regularly clears the first wave, Atlanta has a path to reproducing the rushing explosiveness behind its 242-yard team performance against Green Bay.
04 / Sound smart
completed 15 of 20 passes for 222 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Baltimore’s win over Tennessee.
The central storyline
Atlanta has already shown a huge offensive ceiling, piling up 498 yards with 242 on the ground in its win over Green Bay. Baltimore arrives at 3-1 after producing 384 yards without a turnover against Tennessee, setting up a test of the Falcons’ explosiveness against the Ravens’ cleaner, more controlled approach.
A read on both sides
Ravens
Team vibe
Baltimore enters at 3-1 under Jesse Minter after beating Tennessee 24-18. The Ravens gained 285 net passing yards and 112 rushing yards without committing a turnover, with , , and Andrews each contributing a distinct part of the offense.
Falcons
Team vibe
Atlanta is 2-2 under Kevin Stefanski. Its 35-14 win over Green Bay displayed a powerful run-pass combination: the Falcons produced 498 total yards, led a 242-yard rushing effort and accounted for most of ’s biggest passing gains.
Current storylines
Teach Me What to Notice
On screen
Look for: Before the snap, check whether a safety shades toward or a second defender waits over his side of the formation.
If you see it: If Baltimore repeatedly sends two defenders toward , watch whether quickly throws elsewhere or holds the ball while waiting for to uncover.
Here's what it means: Quick throws to other targets mean Atlanta is using ’s presence to create space. Longer waits suggest Baltimore is successfully making work beyond his preferred matchup.
On screen
Look for: After the snap, watch whether Mike Green or Nnamdi Madubuike reaches ’s space before his receivers complete their routes.
If you see it: If repeatedly throws early, moves off his spot or checks the ball down, Baltimore’s pressure is controlling the timing even without a sack.
Here's what it means: Atlanta may still complete passes, but Baltimore will have reduced the offense’s opportunity to let deeper routes and explosive plays develop.
The central storyline
Atlanta has already shown a huge offensive ceiling, piling up 498 yards with 242 on the ground in its win over Green Bay. Baltimore arrives at 3-1 after producing 384 yards without a turnover against Tennessee, setting up a test of the Falcons’ explosiveness against the Ravens’ cleaner, more controlled approach.
A read on both sides
Ravens
Team vibe
Baltimore enters at 3-1 under Jesse Minter after beating Tennessee 24-18. The Ravens gained 285 net passing yards and 112 rushing yards without committing a turnover, with , , and Andrews each contributing a distinct part of the offense.
Falcons
Team vibe
Atlanta is 2-2 under Kevin Stefanski. Its 35-14 win over Green Bay displayed a powerful run-pass combination: the Falcons produced 498 total yards, led a 242-yard rushing effort and accounted for most of ’s biggest passing gains.
Current storylines
Teach Me What to Notice
On screen
Look for: Before the snap, check whether a safety shades toward or a second defender waits over his side of the formation.
If you see it: If Baltimore repeatedly sends two defenders toward , watch whether quickly throws elsewhere or holds the ball while waiting for to uncover.
Here's what it means: Quick throws to other targets mean Atlanta is using ’s presence to create space. Longer waits suggest Baltimore is successfully making work beyond his preferred matchup.
On screen
Look for: After the snap, watch whether Mike Green or Nnamdi Madubuike reaches ’s space before his receivers complete their routes.
If you see it: If repeatedly throws early, moves off his spot or checks the ball down, Baltimore’s pressure is controlling the timing even without a sack.
Here's what it means: Atlanta may still complete passes, but Baltimore will have reduced the offense’s opportunity to let deeper routes and explosive plays develop.
Players & Coaches
Players & Coaches
Baltimore Ravens · Quarterback (QB)
Jackson paired an efficient two-touchdown passing performance with 20 rushing yards against Tennessee. Atlanta must account for both his arm and his ability to escape when the initial play breaks down.
Players & Coaches
Baltimore Ravens · Running Back (RB)
Henry handled 23 carries and scored a rushing touchdown in Baltimore’s Week 4 win. His workload can force Atlanta to commit defenders near the line and create room for Baltimore’s pass catchers.
Players & Coaches
Baltimore Ravens · Wide Receiver (WR)
Flowers turned 10 targets into eight catches, 118 yards and a touchdown. He is the Baltimore receiver most likely to make Atlanta defend the full width of the field.
Players & Coaches
Atlanta Falcons · Running Back (RB)
Robinson rushed 29 times for 194 yards and two touchdowns while adding 19 receiving yards against Green Bay. His ability to turn a normal run into a major gain drives Atlanta’s offensive ceiling.
Players & Coaches
Atlanta Falcons · Wide Receiver (WR)
London caught nine of 10 targets for 194 yards in Atlanta’s win over Green Bay. Baltimore’s coverage response to him could shape where goes with the ball.
Players & Coaches
Atlanta Falcons · Quarterback (QB)
Penix completed 18 of 25 passes for 256 yards, one touchdown and one interception against Green Bay. He has a proven high-volume target in , but Baltimore has defenders capable of speeding up his decisions.
The Stakes
This game can show whether Atlanta’s 498-yard performance represents a repeatable offensive formula against a 3-1 opponent, and whether Baltimore can preserve its efficient, low-mistake approach against a defense that recently created pressure from several spots.
Why it matters
Green Bay had to absorb 194 rushing yards from and 194 receiving yards from . Baltimore presents the next test of whether Atlanta can keep both threats productive when the defense has a full game plan built around them.
Why it matters
The Ravens did not turn the ball over against Tennessee, but Atlanta recently produced quarterback hits from Thomas, Dorlus, Dexter and Divine Deablo. How Jackson responds will help reveal whether Baltimore can remain efficient when multiple Falcons disrupt the pocket.
Conversation Starters
Conversation Starters
Does Baltimore bring an extra defender toward , and if so, does that leave with favorable one-on-one coverage?
Conversation Starters
Atlanta produced numerous quarterback hits in its win over Green Bay. Against , are those pressures changing the play or simply creating escape lanes?
Conversation Starters
If Atlanta crowds the line against , does answer through outside or Mark Andrews in the middle?