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NFL.com / No. 4 (4) / “Sunday night’s victory seemed bigger than the average victory because of the way Baltimore got it — with a veteran backup at quarterback and no margin for error — underscoring the winning culture that has long carried this franchise to perennial success. The Ravens executed a game plan focused on limiting Bijan Robinson and found the juice to complete the comeback on the road, resulting in Jesse Minter’s most impressive triumph yet this day” – Nick Shake.
ESPN / No. 7 (6) / Biggest problem on defense: getting stops on third down. “The Ravens allow teams to convert 41.5 percent of their third downs, which ranks 20th in the NFL. It’s frustrating because Baltimore seems to win on first downs before giving up a big play on third down. Opposing quarterbacks are averaging 8.7 yards per attempt on third down, fifth highest in the league. The Ravens allowed nine conversions on third down Sunday, the most they have given up in a game in two. “It’s obviously a lot better to right those mistakes with a win,” safety Kyle Hamilton said. “Maybe I’m being a little too cynical or critical, but we can be better – Jamison Hensley.
The Athletic / No. 7 (10) / Level of concern: Is this happening again? “The Ravens clearly believe in backup quarterback Tyler Huntley, with cornerback Marlon Humphrey even calling him ‘the starter’ after the comeback win. Few teams can weather the storm of an injured two-time MVP like the Ravens can.” – Chad Graff and Josh Kendall
Sports Illustrated / No. 8 (8) / “In the midst of a month where we’ve seen growing pains from a fleet of young NFL players, Declan Doyle pulls off a signature win over the Falcons with Snoop Huntley at quarterback. In the first race for which the coordinator will get the first interview ticket, Baltimore’s first-year player leads the way.” -Conor Orr
USA Today / No. 13 (17) / “HC Jesse Minter on rookie Vega Ioane, who was drafted at guard but has already started twice at center because of Baltimore’s widespread injuries there: ‘I don’t know who votes for rookie of the year and all that. … But he’s a very, very impactful rookie for our team who has done things that I don’t know a rookie has ever done.’ Don’t worry Coach, we’re impressed and will continue to watch closely.” –Nate Davis
CBS Sports / No. 6 (7) / “Winning in Atlanta with backup Tyler Huntley is a good sign for this team. They showed a lot of rallying ability to win this game.” –Pete Prisco
FOX Sports / No. 6 (9) / “The Ravens just aren’t the same team when quarterback Lamar Jackson is injured, but they still looked pretty good Sunday night with Tyler Huntley at the helm. Their defense still isn’t what everyone thought it would be, but they can still run the ball better than almost anyone in the league. However, getting Jackson back to full strength is really the key to their staying power. Maybe not next week in Cleveland, but certainly against the Bengals, the Bills and the Jaguars in three tough games weeks later. –Ralph Vacchiano
Sporting News / No. 8 (8) / “The Ravens have one of the best backup quarterbacks in the NFL in Tyler Huntley. He threw for 201 yards and 2 touchdowns, and ran for 20 yards and the game-winning touchdown in overtime in Atlanta while leading a fourth-quarter comeback. He is 6-6 as a starter in Baltimore replacing Lamar Jackson.” – Vinnie Iyer
Bleacher Report / No. 7 (7) / “Good teams find a way to overcome adversity and win when they’re not at their best. The Ravens did first, beating a hot Falcons team on the road Sunday. But in some ways, they did their best doing it.
“With two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson on the shelf due to an injured ankle, Baltimore played Ravens football, ripping off the league’s best run defense early in Week 5 for 208 yards. But when backup quarterback Tyler Huntley had to play, “Snoop” was on the case – over 200 passing yards, two touchdowns, another rushing score and a passer rating of 111.6. He also led Baltimore on a two-minute drive to force overtime.
“At 4-1, the Ravens are a game ahead of the rest of the AFC North. And while Baltimore would undoubtedly like to have Jackson back against the Browns in Week 6, the Ravens just showed they can win without him. –Gary Davenport
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