The Baltimore Ravens secured a narrow victory over the Atlanta Falcons with a scoreline of 13-12 in Saturday's preseason match. Notably absent from the game were starting quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Kirk Cousins, as well as rookie Michael Penix Jr. Instead, backup quarterback Josh Johnson took the helm for the Ravens and delivered a flawless performance, completing 11 of 11 passes – a stat that has fans buzzing. According to a report by WMAR2 News, Johnson’s execution provided the offensive stability needed for the Ravens’ victory.
Johnson, who faced criticism after a less-than-stellar performance against the Eagles, stepped up his game to the tune of 120 passing yards and a touchdown. As the Falcons caught onto their tails with a late 3-yard run by Jase McClellan, it was Tavius Robinson’s 2-point conversion stop that ensured the Ravens would fly high at the game's conclusion. Despite the pressure, the Ravens did not attempt an onside kick, as mentioned by WMAR2 News.
While Johnson’s performance was the talk of the town, it wasn’t without assistance. Rookie Emory Jones found Dayton Wade on a stunning 56-yard touchdown pass, providing a much-needed confidence boost after a fumble in the previous game against Philadelphia had marred his debut. Together with Jones, the rookies flashed their potential and offered a glimpse of the depth that Baltimore harbors on its bench. Wade, after sprinting past the Falcons' secondary, secured the ball en route to the game's top play, according to information obtained by the Baltimore Ravens.
The ever-reliable kicker Younghoe Koo managed to nail a 54-yard field goal for the Falcons but faltered on three other occasions, all kicks swerving wide left, which ultimately contributed to Atlanta's shortfall. On the other side of the ball, Baltimore's Justin Tucker faced penalties under the new kickoff format—his kick failed to reach the required zone, providing Atlanta with an advantageous field position at the start of the second half, as reported by WMAR2 News. Though the game was mostly injury-free, Ravens rookie linebacker Adisa Isaac received attention in the fourth quarter after being shaken up.
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