Coach Kevin Stefanski's Atlanta Falcons looked to defend their home turf on Sunday Night Football against the Ravens in a game jump-started by a bonkers Jessie Bates return touchdown. Michael Penix Jr. started for the Falcons but eventually gave way to Tua Tagovailoa, who battled Penix for the starting job earlier in the season.

Penix Jr. was removed from the game due to injury, allowing for a brief Tagovailoa appearance, as told by Victoria Newsome of WSPA Georgia.

“Michael Penix went down holding his ribs and Tua Tagovailoa went in for a snap, as Penix comes back in with under 13 seconds to go.”

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The game went into overtime tied at 23 as Penix Jr. was looked at by Falcons trainers. Tagovailoa was seen warming up according to Atlanta sports anchor Miles Garrett. Penix Jr. led the Falcons in passing on the night with 19-of-32 completions for 190 yards and a touchdown. Tagovailoa completed his first pass for 14 yards, showing his game readiness as the Falcons and Ravens continued to tangle.

Baltimore took a 30-23 lead in overtime on a one-yard rushing touchdown from Huntley, aided by a Tyler Loop extra point. The Falcons had one last chance to tie the game back up with the Mercedes-Benz-crowd behind them in support.