Atlanta Had Baltimore Beat. Then Tyler Huntley Took the Game From Them.
Baltimore didn't have Lamar Jackson, trailed late, and still left Atlanta with an overtime win.
Atlanta had this game exactly where it wanted it. The Falcons led 23-15 late in the fourth quarter against a Baltimore team missing Lamar Jackson. Tyler Huntley connected with Devontez Walker for the late touchdown, Derrick Henry converted the two-point try, and Huntley scored the overtime winner. Kyle Hamilton's interception finished it.
6ix Take: I think Atlanta has every reason to be embarrassed by this one. You're at home, you've got the lead, you're facing a backup quarterback, and you still can't close the game? Baltimore rushed for 208 yards. Huntley wasn't trying to be Lamar; he just made the plays in front of him. That's worth respecting.
The other side: Michael Penix Jr. was injured and Tua Tagovailoa entered in a difficult situation. Atlanta controlled much of the night, so I wouldn't pin everything on one replacement quarterback. But controlling a game and finishing one are different things.
What's next: Baltimore is 4-1 and can trust its backup. Atlanta is 2-3 and has to address its late-game execution.
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