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Falcons dominate in preseason play against Indianapolis

Falcons Colts Football Atlanta Falcons quarterback Jack Strand (18) throws against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) (Nam Y. Huh/AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Indianapolis Colts in preseason play Saturday in Indianapolis in decisive fashion. The final score was Atlanta 34, Indianapolis 6.

The teams started out the first quarter with field goals all around, one Atlanta field goal and two Indianapolis field goals.

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Atlanta only allowed those two field goals by the Colts.

The Falcons scored a touchdown in the first quarter thanks to a 49-yard run by Tyler Goodson.

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Atlanta continued to add to the lead through the rest of the game with additional touchdowns by Nathan Carter, Cash Jones and Jack Strand, as well as another field goal.

The Falcons dominated in rushing yards, 461 versus 164 by the Colts.

They face the Miami Dolphins in preseason play next week at Hard Rock Stadium.

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