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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) makes a catch during warm-ups before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) runs with the ball during warm-ups ahead of the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Robinson (15) throws the ball during warm-ups before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski cheers his team during warm-ups before Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Oct. 11, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) throws the ball during warm-ups before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank enters the field moments before the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) makes a catch during the first half of a football game against the Baltimore Ravens at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) and Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Jahan Dotson (4) after a play during the first half of an football game against the Baltimore Ravens at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Jake Matthews (70) was unable to make a catch for a touchdown during the first half of a football game against the Baltimore Ravens at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) throws a pass during the first half of a football game against the Baltimore Ravens at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a touchdown in the first half of a football game against the Baltimore Ravens at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Former Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Abraham addresses the crowd during his Ring of Honor induction ceremony at halftime of an NFL game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Former Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Abraham (left) addresses the crowd during his Ring of Honor induction ceremony at halftime of an NFL game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey (44) and teammate stopped Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) before Robinson reached the end zone during the second half of a football game against the Baltimore Ravens at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Maason Smith (92) tackles Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley (5) during the second half of a football game against the Ravens at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Samson Ebukam (52) sacked Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley (5) during the second half of a football game against the Ravens at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) reacts after a first down in the second half of a football game against the Baltimore Ravens at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Atlanta Falcons linebacker Josh Woods (42) and tight end Nick Muse (87) react after a play in the second half of a football game against the Baltimore Ravens at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski watches Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) as he lies on the ground after an injury during the second half of a football game against the Baltimore Ravens at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) receives assistance from his medical staff during the second half of a football game against the Baltimore Ravens at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) loses the ball after being sacked in the second half of a football game against the Baltimore Ravens at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) attempts a pass during the second half of a football game against the Baltimore Ravens at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) makes a pass during the second half of a football game against the Baltimore Ravens at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank applauds quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) as he leaves the field after a play in the second half of a football game against the Baltimore Ravens at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Samson Ebukam (52) reacts after sacking Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley (5) during the second half of a football game against the Baltimore Ravens at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) gains yards in the second half of a football game against the Baltimore Ravens at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) breaks the tackle to score during overtime against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Baltimore Ravens players react after intercepting a pass from Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) intended for wide receiver Drake London (5). The Falcons lost to the Baltimore Ravens 30-23 in overtime at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Baltimore players rushed to the other side of the field to celebrate an interception intended for Falcons' wide receiver Drake London (5). The Falcons lost to the Baltimore Ravens 30-23 in overtime at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank and his son, Josh Blank, are seen at the end of the game, when the Falcons lose to the Baltimore Ravens 30-23 in overtime at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) leaves the field, covering his head, after the Falcons lose to the Baltimore Ravens 30-23 in overtime at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) makes a catch during warm-ups before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC) (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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