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Week 5, Sun, Oct 11, 8:20 PM local

Baltimore Ravensat Atlanta Falcons

Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta. Fly into ATL.

Build the quest

Kickoff slot

Primetime

Plan the ride back before kickoff.

Lots open

3.5:00 PM

Local time on game day.

Where to stay

In the city

Tailgate from 3.5:00 PM, then the game.

The matchup

On NBC

Ravens

2-1, 2-0 on the road

Falcons

1-2, 0-1 at home

71% to winESPN's model29% to win

Injury report

  • Ravens
  • OutTrey Hendrickson, LB, finger
  • OutJovaughn Gwyn, G, lower leg
  • QuestionableChris Moore, WR, ankle
  • QuestionableRonnie Stanley, OT, toe
  • QuestionableZay Flowers, WR, hamstring
  • Falcons
  • IRA.J. Terrell Jr., CB, groin
  • IRDa'Shawn Hand, DT, quadriceps
  • QuestionableKendal Daniels, LB, achilles
  • QuestionableDivine Deablo, LB, hamstring
  • QuestionableSamson Ebukam, DE, hamstring
Form, ESPN's model and the stat leaders
Form

The Ravens are 2-1 after 3 games, 2nd in the AFC North.

They are 2-0 on the road.

The Falcons are 1-2 after 3 games, 3rd in the NFC South.

They are 0-1 at home.

The Falcons have won 3 of their last 5.

The Ravens have won 4 of their last 5.

ESPN's model

ESPN's model gives the Falcons a 29 percent chance at home.

Ravens

W13-3 @ MINW41-3 vs WSHW41-23 @ INDL24-17 vs NOW34-31 vs DAL
  • Passing YardsL. Jackson, 53/76, 745 YDS, 4 TD, 1 INT
  • Rushing YardsD. Henry, 66 CAR, 301 YDS, 6 TD
  • Receiving YardsZ. Flowers, 10 REC, 234 YDS, 1 TD

Falcons

W34-6 @ INDW17-12 @ MIAL20-13 @ PITL34-3 vs CARW35-14 @ GB
  • Passing YardsM. Penix Jr., 18/25, 256 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
  • Rushing YardsB. Robinson, 66 CAR, 349 YDS, 2 TD
  • Receiving YardsD. London, 15 REC, 274 YDS

Win chances come from ESPN's model.

What we know about Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Where visiting fans stay

From a specialist guide
  • Downtown Atlanta / Centennial Olympic Park. 10 min by walk. This is the rare NFL stadium where staying near the stadium means staying in the city. Reverb by Hard Rock is 0.2 mi from the stadium. The Omni at CNN Center is 0.5 mi away. The Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola and Centennial Olympic Park are all inside that walk. You can leave your hotel 25 minutes before kickoff and still make the anthem.
  • Midtown Atlanta. 20 min. MARTA Red/Gold Line to Five Points, transfer to Blue/Green Line to SEC District Station. Restaurant and bar density beats the convention-hotel core downtown. It is still one MARTA Red or Gold Line ride to Five Points, then one stop to SEC District. Worth it if you stay three nights and don't want to eat in the convention district every night.

Around the stadium

From a specialist guide
Centennial Olympic Park district, Castleberry Hill edge. Real walkable amenities, not just a plaza. Elliott Street Deli & Pub is 0.2 mi from the stadium, Smoke Ring barbecue is 0.3 mi. The Omni, Reverb by Hard Rock and Clarion Inn & Suites are all within half a mile. A hotel next to this stadium is also next to the city's main visitor attractions.

Getting in from the airport

From a specialist guide
ATL Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International. 20 min via MARTA Red or Gold Line from the Airport station, inside the terminal, no transfer needed, to Five Points. That leg is 15-20 min for $2.50. For the stadium, change at Five Points to a Blue/Green Line train, one stop west to SEC District Station.

Getting to the stadium

Checked at the source
MARTA Blue/Green Line, SEC District Station (renamed from GWCC/CNN Center in Dec 2025) to immediately outside the stadium. MARTA Blue/Green Line, Vine City Station. Just west of the stadium, across a pedestrian bridge. Use Vine City on the way out to skip the crowd at SEC District. MARTA Rapid A-Line. Exit at South Downtown. Short walk to the stadium. Fetii Gameday Shuttle (Falcons games only). Drops at GWCC Bus Lane C.

Tailgating

Checked at the source
This is one of the best carless tailgates in the NFL. The Home Depot Backyard runs a free public tailgate every Falcons game day. It starts 4.5 hours before kickoff. You do not need a parking pass, a car, or, for outdoor activities, a game ticket. There is also a paid option, the Terrapin Tailgate, a ticketed hospitality tent in the same space. It starts 3 hours before kickoff. Don't confuse the two. Activities are free and open to the public. You can walk up and hang out in the Backyard even if you parked in a different lot. The Home Depot Backyard game-day tailgate is free. No car and no parking pass needed. It opens 4.5 hours before kickoff. The Terrapin Tailgate is a paid hospitality option. The package includes a game ticket, pre-party access, and four drink tokens. It opens 3 hours before kickoff. Last call is 45 minutes before kickoff.

Getting in

Checked at the source
  • Bag policy: Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag no bigger than 12" x 6" x 12", or a one-gallon clear freezer bag. One small non-clear bag under 4.5" x 6.5" is also allowed. No buckles, grommets or decor can cover any part of the bag. Logos are limited to one side. Diaper bags must be clear too, no exemption here. Medical exceptions are allowed but go through a security check. Bags that don't comply can be checked at Mobile Locker Company locations for a fee.
  • Re-entry: Not allowed. Guests may not exit and re-enter the stadium on the same ticket.
  • Prohibited items: Outside food, bottles, cans, glass and thermoses. Umbrellas over 33 inches. Cameras with lenses over 6 inches, and tripods. Chairs and inflated balls. Loose batteries. Noisemakers. Hoverboards and drones. Laser pointers. Oversized signs and flags. Masks that hide your identity.

Touring the stadium

Checked at the source
Mercedes-Benz Stadium runs public tours, locker rooms, the field, the Window to the City, Skybridges and clubs, but only on non-event days. They're sold as dated Eventbrite slots; one listing ran Friday 12:00-13:30. The stadium says tour routes and locations can change. There are no tours on game day. Limited Saturday tour slots run during the season. Tickets cost $25 for adults and $20 for children.

After the final whistle

From a specialist guide
No official clearance time is published. The stadium calls SEC District Station the main stop for arrival and departure. Walk the extra few minutes to Vine City instead. It's the same Blue/Green Line, with a smaller crowd.

One thing to avoid

From a specialist guide
Don't book at Atlantic Station or the airport-corridor hotels expecting to walk. Atlantic Station is far enough that the stadium runs a paid shuttle there, Fetii, from the Atlantic Station parking garage, State Street entrance. Also ignore any advice naming 'GWCC/CNN Center MARTA.' That station was renamed SEC District Station in December 2025.

Bars near the stadium

Checked at the source

  • No Mas! Cantina

    180 Walker Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30313 (Castleberry Hill)

    No Mas! anchors Castleberry Hill, the loft-and-gallery district just south of the stadium.

  • Wild Leap Atlanta

    125 Ted Turner Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30313

    Wild Leap started as a craft brewery in LaGrange, Georgia. Its Atlanta taproom is 15,340 square feet across multiple levels.

  • STATS Brewpub

    300 Marietta Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30313

    STATS holds official Falcons Bar Partner status as a year-round viewing spot. That sets it apart from the generic downtown sports bars, since the club sends its own fans here.

  • Hudson Grille Downtown

    120 Marietta Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30303

    Hudson Grille is the Falcons' most institutional bar partner. It has five metro locations, all year-round official viewing spots.

Sidequests in Atlanta

In the order they happen. Each one earns points.

  1. Tour100 points

    Mercedes-Benz Stadium tour

    90-minute walk through locker rooms, the field, Window to the City, skybridge and clubs. Enter at Gate 2. Locker rooms close 72 hours before games, so book the day before.

    $$. The day before. Bookable

  2. Landmark65 points

    College Football Hall of Fame

    Museum on Marietta Street, a few blocks from the stadium. Open Wednesday to Monday 10am to 5pm, last tickets 4:30pm. Inductee galleries and interactive exhibits, a good Saturday stop.

    $$. The day before

  3. Eat65 points

    The Varsity chili dogs

    Drive-in open since 1928 at North Avenue, two city blocks, seats 800. Get the chili dogs, onion rings and a Frosted Orange. Open 10:30am to 8pm, to 9pm Friday and Saturday.

    $. The day before

  4. Outing40 points

    Georgia Aquarium

    Nonprofit aquarium on Baker Street with whale sharks, open 365 days a year, 9am to 8pm. Tickets cost less booked online ahead. Good Saturday plan for kids.

    $$$. The day before

  5. Eat65 points

    Mary Mac's Tea Room

    Southern dining room open since 1945, last of Atlanta's tea rooms. Fried chicken, greens, a cup of pot likker with cornbread. Daily 11am to 9pm, good for the night before.

    $$. 19 hours before kickoff

  6. Tailgate65 points

    The Home Depot Backyard

    Walk-up and free, opening 4.5 hours before kickoff. Sits right beside the stadium, no car needed.

    Free. 4 hours 30 minutes before kickoff

  7. Landmark65 points

    Centennial Olympic Park and the Fountain of Rings

    1996 Olympics park between downtown and the stadium. Fountain of Rings runs shows at 12:00, 2:30, 6:30 and 9:00pm. Walk through it on the way to the gates.

    Free. 3 hours 30 minutes before kickoff

  8. Drink25 points

    STATS Brewpub

    Three-story sports bar on Marietta Street, over 70 TVs and a 10-barrel brewery. Short walk from the stadium and Centennial Olympic Park. Saturday 11am to 11pm, Sunday 11am to 10pm.

    $$. 3 hours before kickoff

  9. Drink25 points

    Park Bar

    Dive bar next to Centennial Olympic Park, mixes office workers, visitors and locals pre-gaming. Three-for-two shots and a spinning drink wheel. Burgers and fried chicken sandwiches too.

    $. 2 hours 30 minutes before kickoff

  10. Photo25 points

    The Falcon sculpture at Gate 2

    Gabor Miklos Szoke's stainless steel and bronze falcon stands at Gate 2, a 70-foot wingspan. Called the largest bird sculpture in the world. Everyone walking in from downtown passes it.

    Free. 1 hour 30 minutes before kickoff

  11. Ritual25 points

    Walk in over the Northside Drive pedestrian bridge

    Ride MARTA Blue or Green Line to Vine City, then cross the pedestrian bridge over Northside Drive to Gate 1. Street crosswalk closes for most major events. Bridge is the way in.

    Free. 1 hour 15 minutes before kickoff

  12. Eat65 points

    Busy Bee Cafe

    Soul food counter on Martin Luther King Jr Drive, open since 1947. Short walk west of the stadium. Fried chicken and sides, 11am to 7pm, closed Saturdays, so go after a Sunday game.

    $$. 3 hours 30 minutes after kickoff

Seats and views

Where each part of Mercedes-Benz Stadium sits, and what you see from it.

100 Level, end zone100 Level, corner, home side100 Level, home sideline100 Level, corner, home side100 Level, end zone100 Level, corner, visitor side100 Level, visitor sideline100 Level, corner, visitor side200 Level, end zone200 Level, corner, home side200 Level, home sideline200 Level, corner, home side200 Level, end zone200 Level, corner, visitor side200 Level, visitor sideline200 Level, corner, visitor side300 Level, end zone300 Level, corner, home side300 Level, home sideline300 Level, corner, home side300 Level, end zone300 Level, corner, visitor side300 Level, visitor sideline300 Level, corner, visitor sideHomeVisitors
100 Level101 to 136200 Level201 to 247300 Level301 to 350Tap any part of the stadium to see its view.