The Atlanta Falcons secured a 29-10 victory over the Indianapolis Colts, with Taylor Heinicke leading the offense. The Falcons' defense was strong, forcing four sacks and limiting the Colts to 108 total yards. Tyler Allgeier and Kyle Pitts were key contributors, with Allgeier scoring a 31-yard TD run and Pitts making a 24-yard touchdown catch. The Falcons' playoff hopes were boosted by this win, as they now await the status of injured player Chris Lindstrom.
AJC ePaper: #Falcons QB CORNER: TAYLOR HEINICKE https://t.co/NYETmHCdvR
AJC ePaper: ON THE HOT SEAT —🔥🪑— Can #Falcons QB Taylor Heinicke play turnover-free again? https://t.co/DZreC9KMnl https://t.co/sFL9uWP2hS
Taylor Heinicke (ankle) cleared from injury report https://t.co/NfJqACfTua
Taylor Heinicke has full practice Friday and no injury designation. https://t.co/4JGzKW9Bry
Taylor Heinicke: Ready to take on Bears https://t.co/6ROAs41dEH
#Falcons coach Arthur Smith said all of the players are ready for the #Bears, including QB Taylor Heinicke. RT Kaleb McGary (right knee) will be listed as questionable.
Forgot to tweet this yesterday. #Falcons QB Taylor Heinicke running on the ankle. He was limited in practice on Wed & Thur. https://t.co/TrQgb4wF9r
QB Corner: #Falcons’ Taylor Heinicke discusses the #Bears https://t.co/kXQlSkf48e
Can QB Taylor Heinicke keep the #Falcons’ offense moving Sunday vs. a stout Chicago defense? https://t.co/DLIDV1axq9
Taylor Heinicke again limited in practice. https://t.co/EiNeDpHTEg
Taylor Heinicke (ankle) limited on Wed. https://t.co/ihJWGTpol7
Falcons QB Taylor Heinicke (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice https://t.co/VDfrCJmtJ4 https://t.co/TLfsiamgcc
Taylor Heinicke has ankle injury that limited him Wednesday. https://t.co/yAepqzHsyZ
#Falcons’ injury report: Quarterback Taylor Heinicke limited with ankle injury https://t.co/VV1wFS77Fo
WATCH: #Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke on wanting the #Saints to win Sunday https://t.co/4w9rRsHMFJ
5 things learned from the #Falcons’ win over the #Colts https://t.co/ltqbpyImnk
UPDATED with Quotes: Taylor Heinicke leads #Falcons to impressive win over #Colts https://t.co/OPtIJPlN5M
Falcons’ Taylor Heinicke: ‘A win is a win, so we’re happy with it’ https://t.co/Z5i6HPpBQR
Here’s what the Falcons had to say after the 29-10 win over the Colts https://t.co/Ge34nG2yNd
Here’s what the #Falcons had to say after the 29-10 win over the Colts https://t.co/vijTSS9pSi
#Falcons’ Taylor Heinicke: ‘A win is a win, so we’re happy with it’ https://t.co/w6bIOo0Q4b
#Falcons’ Arthur Smith: ‘Nothing matters if you don’t take care of your own games’ https://t.co/ZkkjAfqwlS
Falcons’ Arthur Smith: ‘Nothing matters if you don’t take care of your own games’ https://t.co/pYY8Qlmdzw
Falcons coach Arthur Smith talks about the win over the Colts https://t.co/k2b7dbGxsg
Heinicke and the Falcons win on Christmas Eve https://t.co/QxFcVVszVh
WATCH: #Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke on the win over the #Colts https://t.co/70PbQIAFHw
WATCH: #Falcons coach Arthur Smith talks about the win over the #Colts https://t.co/wUwV2HS1Yk
Falcons’ Taylor Heinicke on the win over the Colts https://t.co/hJE2a6zrDn
"Are you a quarterback or a fullback?!" @AtlantaFalcons QB Taylor Heinicke caught up with @Kristina_Pink after a holiday win in his hometown. https://t.co/DieFxMQ4gj
What We Learned: Falcons lean on RBs, defense, kicking to deliver massive win over Colts (via @Eric_Edholm) https://t.co/Un2iChTAFp https://t.co/4gOUASMtHF
Taylor Heinicke leads #Falcons to impressive win over #Colts https://t.co/OPtIJPlN5M
Happy Holidays, Heinicke! #Falcons Dominate #Colts Behind Defense, Ground Game https://t.co/I6oDbF62Og via @FalconReportFN
Falcons buoy playoff hopes by racing past Colts https://t.co/J0QaYyZ2M3 https://t.co/uK8b0qcSY1
Taylor Heinicke: Impressive in return to top job https://t.co/oZaruNikXf
Heinicke leads Falcons to impressive win over Colts https://t.co/MgjIosc82m
Falcons fan playoff hopes with 29-10 win over Colts. https://t.co/2ob0TOmFuI
Taylor Heinicke tosses TD in Week 16 victory https://t.co/h7Ta2E4pDx
#Falcons 29, #Colts 10. What are your thoughts on the victory?
FINAL | The Colts lost to the Falcons today in Atlanta. https://t.co/VX3NXRB7QN
The Falcons keep their playoff hopes alive with the victory over the Colts. 🙌 ✅ ATL -2.5 ✅ U 44.5 https://t.co/H4eZV8INuX
Falcons win 29-10. #Colts lose for the second time in three weeks and fall to 8-7. They’ll host the Raiders next week.
Atlanta 23, Indianapolis 10, 14:04 left. Heinicke missed Van Jefferson in the end zone to leave Colts two touchdowns from the lead. Falcons have 132 rushing yards on the day but now await status of Chris Lindstrom (concussion check).
Falcons have 18 carries for 131 yards through 3Q. Colts are at 21 for 78, with 24 on that Minshew scramble. Jonathan Taylor: 16 carries, 43 yards.
End of third quarter: Atlanta 20, Indianapolis 10. Falcons have 354 yards of offense, 7.4 per play. Bijan Robinson, Kyle Pitts, Drake London all involved. Taylor Heinicke 22-of-29 for 223 yards, one TD, no turnovers.
#Falcons with their fourth sack of the game.
Everything is so hard for Colts. Minshew to Mallory for FD on third-and-5, but Mallory fumbled/recovered. Falcons challenging.
Falcons with 112 yards on 15 rushes. Colts with 108 total yards on 35 plays. Says a ton.
#Falcons scoring drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:47 off the clock.
Atlanta 20, Indianapolis 7, 11:13 left Q3. Falcons go 75 yards and now have 303, 7.6 per play. Allgeier finishes it off with impressive speed on the edge.
Falcons 20, Colts 7. Atlanta just running all over the Indianapolis defense.
#Falcons 20, #Colts 7 with 11:13 left in the third quarter.
Taylor Heinicke: Lead Blocker 😤 📺 FOX | NFL+ https://t.co/QCb8Mlj6U4
#Falcons RB Tyler Allgeier with the 31-yard TD run.
#Falcons TE Kyle Pitts has 3 catches for 50 yards and a 24-yard TD in the first half vs. the #Colts.
#Falcons QB Taylor Heinicke (4) has completed 16 of 22 passes for 171 yards, a touchdown and no interceptions in the first half. He has a passer rating of 110.2. (AP Photo/Alex Slitz) https://t.co/YVsRbEtQlc
Falcons lead Colts 13-7 at halftime. https://t.co/4je1c6mXk8
Atlanta 13, Indianapolis 7, :05 left Q2. Falcons have moved the ball, 224 yards of offense, but sloppiness has cost them chance at more points.
#Falcons 13, #Colts 7 with :05 left in the first half.
Colts entering danger zone. Falcons get ball back at 2-minute warning, leading 10-7. Get ball to open 3Q. Minshew 8-of-17, 80 yards, sacked 3 times. Run game 43 on 14. 109 total yards. 75 on opening drive.
Defense got some rest. #Falcons 10, #Colts 7. 14 plays, 82 yards, 3 penalties, 6:13 off the clock.
Colts avoid TD when Robinson's right foot out of bounds. Koo 23 FG. So, ST gives 'em 3. Falcons 10, Colts 7
Fox’s Terry Bradshaw torches Falcons’ HC Arthur Smith: ‘I have no respect for him’ https://t.co/rHGGUrZAiN https://t.co/op7uMe5pnJ
Atlanta #Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against the Indianapolis #Colts during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Alex Slitz) https://t.co/vwzkmoHzKF
#Falcons force a punt. Have the ball at their 27 with 12:06 to play in the second quarter. #Falcons 7, #Colts 7.