The Baltimore Ravens got the job done on Sunday even without Lamar Jackson in uniform
With Jackson inactive for the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., With an ankle injury, the Ravens turned to his backup Tyler Huntleyto fill under the middle.
When it was all said and done, Huntley and the Ravens came out on top with a 30-23 overtime win. He also accomplished a feat no other NFL quarterback has accomplished.
“Tyler Huntley is the only QB in NFL history to go 10-for-10 or better with a passing TD and a rushing TD in the final 2 minutes of the 4th quarter plus OT,” shared OptaSTATS in a post on X.
Huntley found his groove when the Ravens needed him the most. Atlanta led by eight after Nick Folk field goal with 2:31 left in the fourth quarter. Baltimore immediately responded with a six-play touchdown drive, followed by a successful two-point conversion to tie the score at 23-23.
Huntley was still feeling it in overtime, orchestrating the Ravens’ 14-play touchdown drive to put Baltimore ahead. The Ravens defense did the rest, intercepting a Tua Tagovailoa pass to seal the win.
Overall, Huntley passed for 201 yards on 24/32 completion with two touchdowns and zero interceptions.
Baltimore should be more confident in its quarterback situation heading into Week 6, with or without Jackson, considering Huntley’s performance on Sunday.