Falcons overpower Colts in preseason matchup on Saturday
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons took control against the Indianapolis Colts in a preseason game on August 20, 2026, winning decisively 34-6. The Falcons' backups performed well, highlighted by Tyler Goodson’s impressive 49-yard rushing touchdown. The team's offense was effective, with Cooper Rush and Jack Strand both contributing to the passing game. On defense, the Falcons effectively contained the Colts, restricting their offensive plays and forcing turnovers. The performance provides Atlanta's coaching staff with valuable evaluation opportunities as the roster decisions approach.
- •Falcons score 34 points, Colts limited to 6
- •Tyler Goodson highlights game with a 49-yard touchdown
- •Cooper Rush and Jack Strand effective in passing
- •Falcons' defense shuts down Colts' offense
- •Coaching staff gains insights for roster evaluations
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons – Colts preseason recap: An unreserved beatdown from the reserves
- 9:31 PMStampede Blue — Colts backups get dominated at home by Falcons: Takeaways from Preseason Week 2 - Stampede Blue
- 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons – Colts preseason instant recap: Atlanta dominates the day
- 8:10 PMThe Falcoholic — Falcons - Colts preseason instant recap: Atlanta dominates the day - The Falcoholic
"It’s only preseason, but we were all reasonably expecting a bit more from the Colts depth here.
"The Falcons destroy the Colts 34-6 en route to a fun Saturday afternoon.
"The Falcons destroy the Colts 34-6 en route to a fun Saturday afternoon.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 12:00 PMFalcons – Colts preseason recap: An unreserved beatdown from the reserves
Atlanta’s backups bounce back and cow the Colts.
- Stampede BlueAug 22, 2026, 9:31 PMColts backups get dominated at home by Falcons: Takeaways from Preseason Week 2 - Stampede Blue
It’s only preseason, but we were all reasonably expecting a bit more from the Colts depth here.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 8:10 PMFalcons – Colts preseason instant recap: Atlanta dominates the day
The Falcons destroy the Colts 34-6 en route to a fun Saturday afternoon.
- The FalcoholicAug 22, 2026, 8:10 PMFalcons - Colts preseason instant recap: Atlanta dominates the day - The Falcoholic
The Falcons destroy the Colts 34-6 en route to a fun Saturday afternoon.
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