Colts struggle in preseason matchup against Falcons
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Last updated Aug 22, 2026

The Indianapolis Colts faced the Atlanta Falcons in a preseason game on August 22, 2026. The Colts did not perform well, with key issues highlighted throughout the match. They were penalized eight times for 70 yards, and the backup offensive line struggled to protect the quarterbacks or establish a run game. Positive performances came from Deion Burks, Colby Wooden, Anderson Castle, and Spencer Shrader. The Colts generated only one sack, raising concerns about their pass rush depth, while cornerback play was also a point of contention, particularly outside of Cam Taylor-Britt. The game offered little clarity for the team's roster decisions moving forward.
- •Colts were penalized eight times for 70 yards.
- •Backup offensive line struggled under pressure from Falcons.
- •Colts generated only one sack during the game.
- •Performance from a few players was highlighted positively.
- •Cornerback depth issues persisted, with multiple penalties observed.
- 8:07 PMYahoo Sports — Good, bad, ugly from Colts preseason play vs. Falcons
"Let's take a look back at the Colts' preseason performance against the Falcons with the good, bad, and ugly from what took place.
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