Falcons at Colts
Atlanta Falcons 31, Indianapolis Colts 17 · COC $$ deadline to join is 7pm ct Thursday
Final Score
Falcons 31 3 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Colts 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XPMichael Penix Jr 234 yds passingBijan Robinson 50 yds rushingDeion Burks 71 yds receivingCharvarius Ward Sr 7 tkl defenseTotal yards 346 · 300Passing yards 234 · 186Rushing yards 112 · 114Completions 21/31 · 18/40Yards per carry 4.0 · 3.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In a decisive Week 15 showdown, the Atlanta Falcons secured a 31-17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts, solidifying their playoff aspirations. With the stakes high, Atlanta's offense showcased its prowess, while the Colts struggled to keep pace.
Leading the charge for the Falcons was quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who threw for 234 yards and three touchdowns, delivering a standout performance that kept the Colts' defense on its heels. Bijan Robinson contributed with 50 rushing yards, providing a balanced attack, while Deion Burks led the Colts in receiving with 71 yards, though it wasn't enough to spark a comeback.
Defensively, the Falcons made significant plays, highlighted by Akeem Davis-Gaither's 1.5 sacks that disrupted the Colts' rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Penix Jr. connected for a critical touchdown pass, putting Atlanta ahead and forcing Indianapolis to play catch-up. Despite Charvarius Ward Sr.'s seven tackles for the Colts, they couldn't contain the Falcons' offensive momentum, leading to Atlanta's convincing win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 21/31 | 68% | 234 | 3 | 1 | 108.8 |
| Colts | ||||||
| Daniel JonesQB | 18/40 | 45% | 186 | 0 | 1 | 48.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 13 | 50 | 3.8 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Damien MartinezHB | 6 | 27 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Michael Penix JrQB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Josh MartinezWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colts | |||||||
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 14 | 48 | 3.4 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| Danny HendricksHB | 10 | 40 | 4.0 | 24 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Daniel JonesQB | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Alec PierceWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyler WarrenTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Drake LondonWR | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Josh MartinezWR | 7 | 46 | 6.6 | 14 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Olamide ZaccheausWR | 1 | 43 | 43.0 | 32 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 17 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Damien MartinezHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Colts | |||||||
| Deion BurksWR | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 10 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Tyler WarrenTE | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 13 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Alec PierceWR | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Tutu AtwellWR | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Danny HendricksHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Albert OkwuegbunamTE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||
| Xavier WattsSS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akeem Davis-GaitherMIKE | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor RappSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Will JohnsonCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anterio ThompsonDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon DorlusDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maason SmithDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kendal DanielsWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyre WestLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty OkadaFS | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamon Dumas-JohnsonSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kiko MauigoaMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colts | |||||
| Charvarius Ward SrCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT TuimoloauREDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn BynumFS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ AllenMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel JrCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce GardnerCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylinn HawkinsSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu LatuLEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel DodsonWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt MilanoWILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. HaulcySS | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arden KeyREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison PhillipsDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin WalleyCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy TogiaiDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||
| Jake BaileyP | 1/1 | 4 | 34 |
| Charlie SmythK | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colts | |||
| Spencer ShraderK | 1/1 | 2 | 56 |