Our Ravens vs Falcons preview covers the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, total, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch for the NFL Week 5 matchup between the Baltimore Ravens (3-1) and the Atlanta Falcons (2-2) on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Kickoff is 8:20 PM ET (5:20 PM PT), and the game airs on NBC.
Week 5 storyline: Sunday Night Football features a major question at quarterback for Baltimore: Lamar Jackson injured his left ankle in a 24-18 win over Tennessee, and first-year coach Jesse Minter said Monday, ‘I don’t know the chances yet.’ Atlanta has scored a league-high 80 points over its past two games, including a 45-24 Monday night win at New Orleans, and will be on a six-day turnaround (ESPN).
As of Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, 2:18 AM PT (5:18 AM ET), DraftKings via ESPN lists the Ravens as 2.5-point favorites over the Falcons, with the moneyline at Ravens -142 / Falcons +120 and the over/under at 45.5. Since the open, the spread has moved from BAL -4.5 to BAL -2.5 and the total has moved from 48.5 to 45.5. Below are the full Ravens vs Falcons odds, both team previews, the latest Week 5 injury news and TV details.
Ravens vs Falcons Odds & Preview Info
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Baltimore Ravens at Atlanta Falcons |
| Records | Ravens 3-1 (2-0 road) · Falcons 2-2 (0-1 home) |
| Spread | Ravens -2.5 (-108) · Falcons +2.5 (-112) |
| Moneyline | Ravens -142 · Falcons +120 |
| Total | 45.5 (Over -110 / Under -110) |
| Venue | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA |
| Date/Time | Sunday, October 11, 2026 · 8:20 PM ET (5:20 PM PT) |
| TV | NBC |
| Head Coaches | Ravens: Jesse Minter · Falcons: Kevin Stefanski |
| Starting QBs | Ravens: Lamar Jackson (questionable, ankle; Tyler Huntley next) · Falcons: Michael Penix Jr. |
Odds: DraftKings via ESPN as of Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, 2:18 AM PT (5:18 AM ET). Opening line: BAL -4.5, total 48.5, moneyline Ravens -218 / Falcons +180. Line movement: the spread has moved from BAL -4.5 to BAL -2.5, the total has moved from 48.5 to 45.5, and the moneyline has gone from Ravens -218 / Falcons +180 at the open to Ravens -142 / Falcons +120. Spread and total prices are shown in parentheses. Lines can move before kickoff.
Baltimore Ravens Preview
2026 results through Week 4: Week 1: at Colts, W 41-23 · Week 2: vs Saints, L 17-24 · Week 3: at Cowboys (Rio De Janeiro), W 34-31 · Week 4: vs Titans, W 24-18. Points: 116 scored, 96 allowed.
Season so far: Baltimore won 41-23 at Indianapolis, lost 24-17 at home to New Orleans, beat Dallas 34-31 in Rio de Janeiro on a 56-yard Tyler Loop field goal set up by Jackson’s quick timeout call and beat Tennessee 24-18. The Ravens are 2-0 away from home (AP).
Quarterback and key players: Jackson is 68 of 96 for 967 yards with six touchdowns and one interception (ESPN). Derrick Henry has 374 rushing yards and seven touchdowns, Zay Flowers has 18 catches for 352 yards, Tavius Robinson has two sacks and LB Roquan Smith leads with 34 tackles. Tyler Huntley went 8 of 9 for 63 yards in relief last week.
This week: Top pass rusher Trey Hendrickson (finger fracture) is listed out, and C Ethan Pocic (knee) and G Jovaughn Gwyn (ankle) are on injured reserve. CB Marlon Humphrey (calf), G Andrew Vorhees (foot) and TE Durham Smythe (Achilles) left the Tennessee game, and the Ravens were flagged 13 times for 131 yards, their most in six years (ESPN, Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Banner).
Atlanta Falcons Preview
2026 results through Week 4: Week 1: at Steelers, L 13-20 · Week 2: vs Panthers, L 3-34 · Week 3: at Packers, W 35-14 · Week 4: at Saints, W 45-24. Points: 96 scored, 92 allowed.
Season so far: Atlanta lost 20-13 at Pittsburgh and 34-3 at home to Carolina, scoring 16 points in its first two games, then won 35-14 at Green Bay and 45-24 at New Orleans. Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson combined for five rushing touchdowns on Monday (ESPN, AP).
Quarterback and key players: Michael Penix Jr. is 33 of 45 for 479 yards with two touchdowns and one interception (ESPN); he went 15 of 20 for 223 yards on Monday. Bijan Robinson has 494 rushing yards and four touchdowns, Drake London has 20 catches for 370 yards, Za’Darius Smith has 2.5 sacks and S Xavier Watts leads with 24 tackles. Tua Tagovailoa is the backup quarterback.
This week: OT Jake Matthews (groin) and Smith (concussion) left Monday’s game and are questionable on ESPN’s tracker. Atlanta has one fewer day of preparation than Baltimore after playing Monday night, and this is only the Falcons’ second home game of the season (ESPN, team site).
Ravens vs Falcons Key Injuries
Source: ESPN’s injury tracker as of Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, 2:18 AM PT (5:18 AM ET), with team-site, ESPN and NFL Network reporting for context. These are tracker statuses after Week 4, not official game designations: official Week 5 reports for this game run Wednesday through Friday, with game designations on Friday, Oct. 9. Some players listed questionable left Week 4 games and have not been updated yet.
Baltimore Ravens — Out: WR Chris Moore (ankle); LB Trey Hendrickson (finger fracture) · Doubtful: none · Questionable: QB Lamar Jackson (ankle); OT Ronnie Stanley (toe); TE Durham Smythe (Achilles); CB Marlon Humphrey (calf); G Andrew Vorhees (foot) · Recent injured reserve moves (ESPN): C Ethan Pocic (knee); G Jovaughn Gwyn (ankle surgery).
Atlanta Falcons — Out: none · Doubtful: none · Questionable: OT Jake Matthews (groin); DE Za’Darius Smith (concussion) · Recent injured reserve moves (ESPN): none since Sept. 22.
QB uncertainty: Jackson is listed questionable on ESPN’s tracker; Huntley is No. 2 on the depth chart and Joe Fagnano No. 3. The Ravens’ first official Week 5 report comes out Wednesday.
Ravens vs Falcons Key Matchup Notes
- Jackson’s ankle: Jackson completed 15 of 20 passes for 222 yards and two touchdowns against Tennessee before leaving with the injury.
- Henry vs the Atlanta front: Henry has seven rushing touchdowns in four games.
- Robinson in prime time: ESPN noted Robinson has the most scrimmage yards per game in prime-time games; he ran for 145 yards and two touchdowns Monday.
- Pass rush: Baltimore is without Hendrickson, and Atlanta may be without Smith and Matthews.
- Market snapshot: DraftKings opened BAL -4.5 with a 48.5 total and now shows BAL -2.5 and 45.5 (DraftKings via ESPN, as of 2:18 AM PT Tuesday).
Kickoff, Venue & How to Watch Baltimore Ravens vs Atlanta Falcons
- Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Kickoff: 8:20 PM ET (5:20 PM PT)
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA
- TV / Streaming: NBC (Sunday Night Football, national broadcast). Streaming: Peacock and the NBC Sports app, plus NFL+ on phones and tablets
Where to watch: the Baltimore Ravens vs Atlanta Falcons game airs on NBC at 8:20 PM ET. Final inactives are released about 90 minutes before kickoff.
This preview is for informational purposes only. It reports odds, injury designations and broadcast details from DraftKings via ESPN, NFL.com, team sites, ESPN and AP, and it is not gambling advice. Odds, injury statuses and inactives can change before kickoff, so confirm with official sources. If you gamble, do so legally and responsibly; help is available at 1-800-GAMBLER. Information current as of Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, 2:18 AM PT (5:18 AM ET) for the Ravens vs Falcons game on October 11, 2026.