AFC North standings: Ravens move to 4-1 with overtime win in Atlanta

The Ravens maintained their AFC North lead on Sunday night, improving to 4-1 with a 30-23 overtime win over the Falcons in Atlanta. Tyler Huntley helped preserve that advantage while starting for Lamar Jackson, who was sidelined with an ankle injury. Trailing 23-15, Huntley directed a six-play, 71-yard drive and connected with Devontez Walker for a 7-yard touchdown with 40 seconds remaining. Derrick Henry’s two-point conversion tied the score.

Huntley then capped a 14-play, 68-yard overtime possession with a 1-yard touchdown run. Kyle Hamilton intercepted Tua Tagovailoa on Atlanta’s ensuing possession to finish the comeback.

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Baltimore enters Week 6 ahead of Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Cincinnati, all 3-2. The Ravens are the division’s only team with four victories through five weeks. Getting there required a late escape. Baltimore trailed 23-15 before Tyler Huntley found Devontez Walker for a 7-yard touchdown with 40 seconds remaining. Derrick Henry’s two-point conversion tied the game, and Huntley scored the go-ahead rushing touchdown in overtime. The victory also improved Baltimore to 3-0 on the road. That success becomes particularly relevant Sunday, when the Ravens visit Cleveland for their first AFC North game of the season.

A win would move Baltimore to 5-1 and create a two-game advantage over the Browns. A loss would leave both teams at 4-2 and give Cleveland the early head-to-head edge.

Kyle Hamilton intercepted Tua Tagovailoa to finish the victory.

The Ravens also improved to 3-0 on the road, preserving their position in a division where every team has a winning record.

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Baltimore’s third straight win provided one game’s worth of room over all three AFC North rivals. Atlanta’s offensive mistakes and third-down defensive issues give the Ravens plenty to address as they try to protect their lead entering Week 6.

This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: AFC North standings: Ravens move to 4-1 with overtime win in Atlanta