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Week 5 of the NFL season brings a compelling interconference matchup to primetime as the Baltimore Ravens visit the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football. The game is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 11, at 8:20 p.m. ET and will be broadcast nationally on NBC, with Spanish-language coverage on Universo.
Baltimore enters the contest riding a two-game winning streak and sits near the top of the AFC North with a 3-1 record. Meanwhile, Atlanta has rebounded from an 0-2 start by defeating the Green Bay Packers and New Orleans Saints in consecutive weeks, bringing their record to 2-2.
Historically, the Ravens hold a 5-2 advantage in the all-time series against the Falcons. With dynamic playmakers like Lamar Jackson, Bijan Robinson, and Tua Tagovailoa expected to take the field, the matchup has the potential to be one of the most entertaining games of Week 5.
How to Watch Ravens vs. Falcons
For viewers in the United States, the game will air on NBC and Universo. Streaming options include DIRECTV, which offers a five-day free trial, and Peacock, which provides access to NBC's Sunday Night Football coverage through its Premium and Premium Plus plans.
DIRECTV is recommended for its extensive channel lineup and guaranteed free trial. The service's MySports package, priced at $65 per month after the trial, includes a wide range of sports channels such as ESPN, NFL Network, and regional sports networks. New subscribers can currently save $20 off their first six months, bringing the cost to $45 monthly for the football season.
Peacock offers two premium tiers: Premium at $11 per month and Premium Plus at $17 per month. Both include live sports and NBC programming, with Premium Plus allowing subscribers to stream their local NBC feed in all 210 markets.
Alternatively, NFL+ provides live local and primetime games on mobile and tablet devices, with the Premium plan adding NFL RedZone and game replays. However, live local and primetime coverage is restricted to mobile devices and cannot be cast to a TV.
For those traveling outside the country, a VPN such as ExpressVPN can help access streaming services as if you were back home. A subscription to a live TV streaming service like DIRECTV is still required.
Key Analysis
The Ravens vs. Falcons game features two teams trending in opposite directions. Baltimore's recent success and Atlanta's resurgence make this a pivotal early-season matchup. The presence of star players like Lamar Jackson and Bijan Robinson adds excitement, while the historical edge for Baltimore adds intrigue. With multiple streaming options available, fans have several ways to catch the action.
Originally reported by thestreamable.