Kyle Pitts Scores First Touchdown as Falcons Defeat Ravens

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts recorded his first touchdown of the season during a Week 5 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night, catching five of six targets for 42 yards. His second-quarter score helped Atlanta capitalize on Baltimore's mistakes and establish a halftime advantage, according to game coverage published by NBC Sports and Yahoo Sports.

Pitts caught a five-yard touchdown pass from Michael Penix Jr., marking his first trip into the end zone through five games. NBC Sports reported that his five receptions doubled his total from his previous four appearances, although his longest catch covered just 13 yards.

Atlanta also benefited from a defensive touchdown after Baltimore tight end Mark Andrews lost a fumble. Jessie Bates III recovered the ball and returned it for a score, giving the Falcons a 7-3 lead and turning a Baltimore turnover into a significant scoring opportunity.

Yahoo Sports reported that Baltimore accumulated 197 total yards and controlled possession for 19 minutes, 28 seconds in the first half, compared with Atlanta's 115 yards. Despite that statistical advantage, the Ravens trailed 14-9 at halftime after failing to convert several promising drives into touchdowns.

Baltimore's running game generated 111 rushing yards in the first half. Derrick Henry recorded 57 yards on 12 carries, while Justice Hill added 26 yards on three attempts. The Ravens gained 51 rushing yards on their opening possession but failed to finish the drive after Henry was stopped at the 1-yard line, a penalty followed, and Andrews dropped a third-down pass.

Andrews' subsequent fumble proved especially costly. According to Yahoo Sports, ESPN Research identified the turnover as the tight end's second career lost fumble and his first since 2019. He had one reception for nine yards by halftime.

Baltimore quarterback Tyler Huntley completed 11 of 18 passes for 97 yards without a touchdown or interception. His performance improved after an uneven start, but dropped passes by Andrews and Zay Flowers disrupted the passing game, while Baltimore's offensive unit allowed three sacks during the first half.

Kicker Tyler Loop accounted for all nine of Baltimore's halftime points, converting three field goals, including two from 51 yards. Yahoo Sports reported that Loop had made all five of his field-goal attempts from at least 50 yards during the season, following a 1-for-4 record on such attempts as a rookie.

Atlanta's offense produced its most significant passing gains on the possession that ended with Pitts' touchdown. Penix connected with Drake London for 25 yards and Jahan Dotson for 36 yards before finding Pitts from five yards out. The Falcons converted three third downs on the drive after failing on their first three attempts.

FantasyPros had identified Pitts as a low-volume option entering the game, ranking him TE51 in fantasy points per game. The outlet reported that his route participation had fallen below 50% in two of his first four appearances, including a 38.1% route share in his previous game, while he had not exceeded a 15% target share or a 17% first-read share in any game.

NBC Sports noted that Pitts' weekly fantasy value remained difficult to assess while wide receiver Drake London and running back Bijan Robinson were healthy. Atlanta's next scheduled matchup was against the Chicago Bears in Week 6.