The pressure is on Tyler Huntley in Week 5. The Baltimore Ravens won’t have Lamar Jackson as he recovers from his ankle injury, throwing Huntley into the fire against the Atlanta Falcons.
The question becomes: Can Huntley do enough to carry this team to the win? In all honesty, he’s going to need a ton of help. This Falcons team is no joke, and although Huntley has proven to be a solid backup, he might not have enough talent to keep up with Atlanta’s high-powered offense.
These five offensive weapons must have Huntley’s back in primetime.
5 Baltimore Ravens weapons who must step up against the Atlanta Falcons
Vega Ioane
Vega Ioane will get one more start at center before Cam Jurgens takes over. Last week, he passed the test with flying colors. This week, he’ll have to do it again with Tyler Huntley under center.
While Ioane is doing extraordinary things as a blocker, the biggest potential problem remains snapping the football. Several of his snaps over the last two weeks have been a bit low, and that can’t be a theme in Week 5. He needs to make Huntley as comfortable as possible back there.
Ioane has to hold up as a blocker, too. Huntley doesn’t have the same escapability as Lamar Jackson, and the run game will be a priority. The Ravens will ask for a ton out of the rookie.
Derrick Henry
The most obvious one: Derrick Henry. Baltimore’s offense should run through Henry on Sunday, and they’ll have to beat the Falcons at their own game by dominating on the ground.
Henry hasn’t looked his best in 2026. He’s struggling to get the wheels turning consistently, and his play between the tackles has been extremely underwhelming. A lot of that’s on the offensive line, but Henry needs to get back to business in Atlanta.
This should be a game where Henry sees 22 to 25 carries at the very least. Obviously Declan Doyle needs to keep the opposing defense honest with the passing game, but Henry should lead the way. If he can't, the Ravens offense will be out of rhythm all night.
Justice Hill
Then there’s the other running back. No matter how you feel about him, Justice Hill is an important piece. He got 24 offensive snaps against the Tennessee Titans; expect a similar workload in Week 5.
Hill brings enough as a change of pace back. He can slice around the corner and turn up for moderate gains, which helps spread the defense out.
He’ll also be critical in passing situations. He always gives a great effort in pass protection, and the 28-year-old is a good receiving option, too. Huntley will need a security blanket, and that’s exactly what Hill can be.
Rashod Bateman
Zay Flowers is banged up. He’s dealt with a hamstring injury for weeks, and now a foot injury is hampering him. He was limited in practice, and while he could play, Rashod Bateman should still receive heaps of attention when Huntley drops back to pass.
Last season, Bateman was a one-trick pony, limited to pretty much a deep-threat only role. Coming into 2026, though, he spoke about being unlocked under Declan Doyle. We’re starting to see signs of that four weeks in. He’s up to 11 receptions, 171 yards, and 1 touchdown, and in each of the last three games he saw 20+ yard receptions.
It hasn’t been anything crazy, but we’ve seen Bateman thrive in the intermediate areas. Huntley doesn’t really have the arm to create downfield. However, the 10- to 19-yard throws could be where Huntley finds a rhythm. Bateman should be his go-to target in those zones.
Matt Hibner
This is my underrated player of the week. Matt Hibner is making a quiet impact — 5 receptions for 70 yards and 1 touchdown is a solid start for the rookie fourth-round pick.
Hibner might provide the explosive plays Doyle’s passing attack wants. At tight end, Mark Andrews isn’t really a vertical threat anymore; he’s been a chain mover. Hibner, on the other hand, has been able to hit the second level through the air.
The SMU product is averaging 14 yards per catch and caught a career-long 25-yard reception last week. Since preseason, Hibner has flashed as a separator and can get moving after the catch. If he continues to produce like that, Huntley may have a reliable weapon at his disposal.
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