The Atlanta Falcons defense got run over on the first drive of the game by the Baltimore Ravens, which ended in a field goal after they stiffened up in the red zone.
They got payback pretty quick, forcing a quick turnover on Baltimore's second possession of the game.
Watch cornerback Sydney Brown punch the ball out of tight end Mark Andrews' hands, then safety Jessie Bates III scoops it up and takes it to the house for a touchdown.
This was a great way to bounce back from the first drive, but Atlanta is going to have to find an answer to the Ravens' run game. They already have 71 yards on just eight carries.
They didn't look particularly sharp on their first offensive drive,
either. Michael Penix's first pass attempt was well behind Drake London and he was lucky it didn't get picked off.
Nevertheless, the Falcons lead 7-3 midway through the first quarter - and the Ravens just saw their right tackle Roger Rosengarten go down with an injury.
This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Sydney Brown sets up rare defensive touchdown for Falcons
