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August 22, 2026 β’ Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis
NFL PREVIEW β’ August 22, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Atlanta Falcons (1-1) takes on Indianapolis Colts (0-1-1) at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis.
Atlanta Falcons
Visiting Side
Record
1-1
Indianapolis Colts
Home Side
Record
0-1-1
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ATL
|
10 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 34 |
|
IND
|
6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
9:03
Nick Folk 51 Yd Field Goal
Score
5:51
Spencer Shrader 48 Yd Field Goal
Score
3:50
Tyler Goodson 49 Yd Rush (Nick Folk Kick)
Score
1:46
Spencer Shrader 53 Yd Field Goal
Score
10:20
Nathan Carter 1 Yd Rush (Nick Folk Kick)
Score
0:36
Cash Jones 13 Yd pass from Jack Strand (Nick Folk Kick)
Score
13:04
Jack Strand 16 Yd Rush (Nick Folk Kick)
Score
14:55
Nick Folk 50 Yd Field Goal
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
38%
Atlanta Falcons
VS
62%
Indianapolis Colts
Projected Score
ATL 17
-
IND 24
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Indianapolis Colts scoring offense aligns well against Atlanta Falcons defense.
- Atlanta Falcons generates significantly more total yardage.
- Indianapolis Colts passing game has a favorable matchup.
- Atlanta Falcons controls the trenches in the run game.
Atlanta Falcons
STAT
Indianapolis Colts
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Indianapolis Colts plays on familiar turf at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Atlanta Falcons Could Win
Atlanta Falcons will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Indianapolis Colts Could Win
Indianapolis Colts scoring offense aligns well against Atlanta Falcons defense.
Deciding Factor
Atlanta Falcons generates significantly more total yardage.
Game Details
Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
62,983
Closing Odds
Line: IND -3 | O/U: 36.5
Team Leaders
Atlanta Falcons Leaders
Michael Penix Jr.
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Bijan Robinson
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Chris Blair
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Indianapolis Colts Leaders
Daniel Jones
Passing Ldr β’ QB
DJ Giddens
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Keenan Allen
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Atlanta Falcons (45.2%)
Indianapolis Colts (54.8%)
Total Submissions: 48 circles
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