The most important player in Sunday's game won't be on the field. Lamar Jackson is out with an ankle sprain, leaving Tyler Huntley to start for the Baltimore Ravens against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Oct. 11, at 8:20 p.m. ET at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on NBC's Sunday Night Football. Atlanta has outscored opponents 80-17 over their last two games. Kalshi traders have the Falcons at 62% to win.
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When and where do the Ravens play the Falcons in Week 5 of the 2026 season?
The Ravens and Falcons kick off Sunday, Oct. 11, at 8:20 p.m. ET at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, and the game airs on NBC's Sunday Night Football.
Who is favored to win the Ravens vs. Falcons Week 5 game?
The Falcons are 2-2 under first-year head coach Kevin Stefanski with Michael Penix Jr. at quarterback. Atlanta opened 0-2, including a 34-3 loss to Carolina, then beat the Packers 35-14 in Week 3 and the Saints 45-24 in Week 4.
As of this writing, tackle Jake Matthews, defensive end Samson Ebukam, Divine Deablo and defensive end Za'Darius Smith are questionable.
The Ravens are 3-1 under first-year head coach Jesse Minter, but two-time MVP Lamar Jackson is out with an ankle sprain and Tyler Huntley will start. Baltimore beat the Titans 24-18 in Week 4.
As of this writing, Jackson, defensive end Trey Hendrickson and center Cam Jurgens are out, while receiver Zay Flowers, guard Andrew Vorhees and cornerback Marlon Humphrey are questionable.
Kalshi power rankings
Baltimore enters as the No. 5 team in the league with a Power Score of 78.8, and Kalshi traders have the Ravens at 81% to make the playoffs. Atlanta ranks 17th with a Power Score of 43.6, and Kalshi traders have the Falcons at 43% to qualify, a 12-spot gap heading into Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
What the Kalshi market says
Kalshi traders have the Falcons at 62% to win and the Ravens at 39%.
What is the point spread for Ravens vs. Falcons in Week 5?
As of this writing, Kalshi traders have the Falcons at 49% to win by more than 3.5 points.
What is the projected point total?
As of this writing, Kalshi traders have the game at 52% to finish over 43.5 total points.
What is the biggest storyline in the Ravens vs. Falcons Week 5 game?
The sharpest storyline is Jackson's absence. The Ravens ruled him out Friday after he sprained his ankle in the first half against the Titans, and Huntley, who played the second half last week, will start. Baltimore is also without Hendrickson and Jurgens.
What are the Ravens' and Falcons' expectations entering the 2026 season?
Baltimore Ravens: Kalshi traders have the Ravens at 81% to reach the playoffs.
Atlanta Falcons: Kalshi traders have the Falcons at 43% to reach the playoffs.
Conclusion
Kalshi traders have Atlanta as a modest favorite at 62% to win, and the swing factor is whether Huntley can keep Baltimore's offense moving without Jackson. Kalshi's prices for Ravens vs. Falcons will keep moving as kickoff approaches.
What are the score predictions for Ravens vs. Falcons? As of this writing, Kalshi traders have the game at 52% to finish over 43.5 total points.
What is the spread for Ravens vs. Falcons? As of this writing, Kalshi traders have the Falcons at 49% to win by more than 3.5 points.
Who is favored to win, Ravens or Falcons? As of this writing, Kalshi traders have the Falcons at 62% to win and the Ravens at 39%.
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