Heinicke lifts Falcons with clean play at quarterback in 29-10 win to cool Colts' playoff hopes
— Arthur Smith's goal was for the Atlanta Falcons to remain relevant in the NFC South.
National Football League
FINAL
Indianapolis Colts
10
Atlanta Falcons
29
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IND | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| ATL | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 29 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/26 | @ Jacksonville Jaguars | L 7-42 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ Minnesota Vikings | L 10-16 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | vs Tennessee Titans | L 20-26 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ Pittsburgh Steelers | L 22-34 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | @ Washington Commanders | W 30-13 | NFL |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 1:57 10-29
Younghoe Koo 25 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:46 10-26
Younghoe Koo 35 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:06 10-23
Younghoe Koo 41 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:23 10-20
Matt Gay 33 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:13 7-20
Tyler Allgeier 31 Yd Run (Younghoe Koo Kick)
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Field Goal 0:05 7-13
Younghoe Koo 47 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:23 7-10
Younghoe Koo 23 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:42 7-7
Kyle Pitts 24 Yd pass from Taylor Heinicke (Younghoe Koo Kick)
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Touchdown 9:24 7-0
Jonathan Taylor 1 Yd Run (Matt Gay Kick)
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IND
6 plays, 59 yards, 1:57 · End of Game
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ATL 1:57
6 plays, 11 yards, 2:52 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:57 10-29
Younghoe Koo 25 Yd Field Goal
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IND 4:49
4 plays, -7 yards, 0:57 · Downs
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ATL 5:46
6 plays, 33 yards, 2:11 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:46 10-26
Younghoe Koo 35 Yd Field Goal
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IND 7:57
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:36 · Interception
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ATL 8:33
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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IND 10:02
9 plays, 37 yards, 4:04 · Downs
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ATL 14:06
12 plays, 52 yards, 5:17 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:06 10-23
Younghoe Koo 41 Yd Field Goal
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IND 4:23
12 plays, 60 yards, 6:50 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:23 10-20
Matt Gay 33 Yd Field Goal
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ATL 11:13
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:13 7-20
Tyler Allgeier 31 Yd Run (Younghoe Koo Kick)
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IND
1 play, -1 yard, 0:05 · End of Half
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ATL 0:05
8 plays, 46 yards, 1:41 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:05 7-13
Younghoe Koo 47 Yd Field Goal
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IND 1:46
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:37 · Punt
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ATL 3:23
14 plays, 82 yards, 6:13 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:23 7-10
Younghoe Koo 23 Yd Field Goal
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IND 9:36
4 plays, 12 yards, 0:35 · Punt
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ATL 10:11
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:55 · Punt
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IND 12:06
5 plays, 15 yards, 2:47 · Punt
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ATL 14:53
4 plays, 28 yards, 2:17 · Punt
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IND 2:10
9 plays, 34 yards, 5:32 · Punt
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ATL 7:42
5 plays, 75 yards, 1:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:42 7-7
Kyle Pitts 24 Yd pass from Taylor Heinicke (Younghoe Koo Kick)
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IND 9:24
13 plays, 75 yards, 5:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:24 7-0
Jonathan Taylor 1 Yd Run (Matt Gay Kick)
Showing the last 30 of 30 events.
Team Stats
IND
ATL
20
1st Downs
23
14
Passing 1st downs
14
4
Rushing 1st downs
8
2
1st downs from penalties
1
5-14
3rd down efficiency
5-13
1-3
4th down efficiency
1-1
68
Total Plays
64
262
Total Yards
406
3.9
Yards per Play
6.3
11
Total Drives
10
170
Passing
229
20/37
Comp/Att
23/33
4.0
Yards per pass
6.7
1
Interceptions thrown
0
6-31
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-0
92
Rushing
177
25
Rushing Attempts
30
3.7
Yards per rush
5.9
1-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
0-3
4-29
Penalties
4-35
1
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
30:36
Possession
29:24
Injuries
Atlanta Falcons
- Beaux Collins Injured Reserve
- James Pearce Jr. Questionable
- Divine Deablo Questionable
- Brian Robinson Jr. Out
- Yasir Abdullah Injured Reserve
Indianapolis Colts
- Justin Walley Out
- A.J. Haulcy Questionable
- Jalen Travis Questionable
- Akeem Davis-Gaither Out
- Alec Pierce Injured Reserve
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