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Falcons overpower Colts 34-6 in preseason matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 8:21 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Falcons overpower Colts 34-6 in preseason matchup

Summary

The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Indianapolis Colts 34-6 in a preseason game on Saturday in Indianapolis. Cooper Rush and Jack Strand efficiently moved the Falcons' offense, completing 16 of 17 passes early in the game and scoring five times on their first six drives. The Falcons gained 464 total yards compared to the Colts' 161. Despite that, the Colts managed two field goals, led by Riley Leonard's performance in the first half and Anthony Richardson's effort in the second. The Falcons will conclude their preseason next week against Miami, while the Colts will face Detroit in their final preseason game.

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By the Numbers

•Falcons score five TDs on first six drives
•Rush goes 10 of 11 for 86 yards
•Strand finishes with 212 yards and a touchdown
•Colts have eight penalties for 70 yards
•Colts host Detroit next Saturday in preseason finale

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8:21 PMYahoo Sports — Cooper Rush and Jack Strand pick apart Colts' defense as Falcons roll to 34-6 preseason win

What they're saying

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Cooper Rush and Jack Strand picked apart the Colts' pass defense, and the Atlanta Falcons cruised to a 34-6 preseason win over Indianapolis on Saturday. Rush, who was signed last month, and the undrafted rookie Strand completed 16 of their first 17 throws while leading the Falcons to scores on five of their first six drives. Rush was 10 of 11 for 86 yards.
— Yahoo Sportsby MICHAEL MAROT

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