Falcons take early lead against Ravens on scoop-and-score touchdown
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 12:53 AM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons scored the first touchdown of their game against the Baltimore Ravens with a scoop-and-score play. Sydney Brown forced a fumble from Ravens tight end Mark Andrews, which Jessie Bates III recovered and returned 36 yards for a touchdown. This play gave Atlanta a 7-3 lead in the first quarter. The matchup features notable running backs Bijan Robinson of the Falcons and Derrick Henry of the Ravens, with Henry leading running on the Ravens' first drive.
- •Sydney Brown forced a fumble from Mark Andrews.
- •Jessie Bates III returned the fumble for a touchdown.
- •The Falcons lead 7-3 early in the game.
- •Derrick Henry has 17 rushing yards so far.
- •Bijan Robinson has one rush for four yards.
- 12:53 AMYahoo Sports — WATCH: Falcons score first TD of game vs Ravens on scoop-and-score
"Sydney Brown forced tight end Mark Andrews to fumble the ball; Jessie Bates III returned it for a touchdown to give Atlanta a 7-3 lead over Ravens.
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