Snoop Huntley, Elijah Ponder, and Jordan Battle lead AFC’s Week 5 hidden standouts
The AFC’s Week 5 under-the-radar standouts feature Tyler “Snoop” Huntley, Elijah Ponder, and Jordan Battle. Huntley led a comeback for Baltimore after Lamar Jackson left with an ankle injury, Ponder had a breakout game, and Battle recorded two interceptions. The article is part of SB Nation’s series on lesser-known NFL performers.
Baltimore lost Lamar Jackson to a sprained left ankle, so Tyler “Snoop” Huntley stepped in against Atlanta. The Falcons entered tied for fifth-lowest EPA allowed per play at -0.01 and pressured Huntley on 53.8% of his first nine drives. Trailing 23-15 with 2:17 left, and facing first-and-20 from his own 19 after Emery Jones Jr.’s holding penalty, Huntley completed all 11 late passes for 80 yards, a touchdown, no picks, a 127.3 rating, and +0.72 EPA per play. He ran in the overtime winner, 30-23.
Elijah Ponder had a breakout game, while Jordan Battle recorded two interceptions. The piece is part of SB Nation’s series highlighting lesser-known NFL performers.
This story may affect fantasy football managers and NFL fans by drawing attention to backup QBs and lesser-known defenders whose late performances can swing matchups. It could also influence how media and teams discuss depth-chart value, perhaps increasing recognition for players outside star markets. For Baltimore and Atlanta followers, the comeback may shape expectations about quarterback contingency plans and defensive reliability.