Colts Vs. Falcons Game Day Thread

[LucasOilStadium]

NFL Game Day in Indianapolis is finally here,  Colts Nation!    Our 1-1 and 2019 Indianapolis Colts are back in Downtown Indianapolis as they host the Atlanta Falcons in the first of four NFC South interdivisional opponents the Colts will play during the 2019 NFL Regular Season. Atlanta is playing a regular season game for the first time in Indianapolis in eight years, and Sunday afternoon's game is the 17th all-time meeting between the teams.

 

14 Colts players are listed in the final pregame injury report including Jacoby Brissett participating in practices last week with their knee and quad injuries. Falcons had six players listed in their injury report.

 

After two games the Colts are #2 in the NFL in Rushing Offense, and yards, led by  Marlon Mack with his 225 yards.   Also an interesting battle of quarterbacks, with the Colts Jacoby Brissett and the Falcons Matt Ryan leading their offenses. Atlanta offense also is sparked by WR Julio Jones and RB Devonta Freeman.

 

Indianapolis by far has the most current  winning percentage over Atlanta than any NFL opponent to start their home schedule of the regular season.   Colts lead the series at 14-2, and with their .875 percentage over the Falcons after 16 games.  Colts probably would have had a record of 15-1 instead when  the Falcons last visited Indianapolis.   Colts QB  Peyton Manning  though was sidelined the entire 2011 NFL regular  season because of his neck surgeries, along with Manning being placed the Franchise Tag.

 

Indianapolis will certainly perform better than they did when they played Atlanta at Lucas Oil Stadium (the building) back on November 6, 2011.  Falcon's Matt Ryan outdueled the Colts Curtis Painter and Dan Orlovsky with completing 14 of his 24 passes for 275 yards and three touchdowns.  Two of his TD's were in the air to Julio Jones from 50 and 80 yards, and 1 yard to Tony Gonzalez.  Defensive back Jerraud Powers 6-yard interception return for a TD in the second quarter, was the only score for the Colts as Atlanta defeated Indianapolis 31-7.

 

Indianapolis avenged their loss when they defeated Atlanta in their last regular season visit to the  Georgia Dome back on November 22, 2015.  Colts QB Matt Hasselbeck threw two separate TD passes from 7 yards and 2 yards to Ahmad Bradshaw, plus a 6-yard INT return by Colts LB D'Qwell Jackson, to help the Colts tie the game at 21-21 with 10:07 remaining in the fourth quarter.  Adam Vinatieri kicked  43-yard  game-winning field goal  with 8  seconds remaining, to help the Colts defeat the Falcons 24-21.

 

Andrew Catalon and former GB Packers wide receiver and Hall-Of Famer James Lofton announce the live TV game commentary for the NFL On CBS' early regional double header game, seen regionally, and locally in Indianapolis on WTTV Channel 4, live on HD.

 

LOS's retractable roof could be closed to keep everyone inside cool and comfortable, for this afternoon's 1:05 PM Eastern Standard Time kickoff, because mostly cloudy skies at 84 degrees, feels like 85 degrees, is the gamecast outside the stadium area, along with 15% precipitation, 47% humidity, and southwest winds at 15 miles per hour.

 

Head Linesman Alex Kemp leads his NFL officiating crew to supervise the live game action on the LOS playing field between the Colts and Falcons.

 

NO injuries the Colts and Falcons players. Let's all see the Colts  win their second game of the season in front of your loyal fans at LOS, Go Blue Horseshoe, and GO COLTS!!!!                     

 

 

2019 Colts Vs. Falcons Game Preview, Game Day Fan Info, Team Injury Reports, Live NFL Game Centers, and NFL On CBS Early Regional Double Header Game In Green:

 

https://www.colts.com/news/falcons-preview-week-3-2019

 

https://www.colts.com/game-day/

 

https://www.colts.com/team/injury-report

 

https://www.atlantafalcons.com/team/injury-report

 

https://www.colts.com/game-day/2019/reg-week3/falcons-at-colts/

 

https://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2019092203/2019/REG3/falcons@colts

 

https://www.506sports.com/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[shakedownstreet]

Good day to take over first place in the South!

[2006Coltsbestever]

Thanks LOS for the game thread. I have the Colts winning a tight one 24-23.

[shakedownstreet]

Just heard on the news the roof will be closed due to scarce scattered thunderstorm chances

[Dogg63]

2 hours ago, shakedownstreet said:

Just heard on the news the roof will be closed due to scarce scattered thunderstorm chances

This is correct.

 

 

[John Hammonds]

Keys to winning the game

Strong running game

Maximize scoring opportunities

Limit Atlanta possessions

Effective pass rush

Turnovers from pass defense

Make PAT's and FG's

[shakedownstreet]

53 minutes ago, John Hammonds said:

Keys to winning the game

Strong running game

Maximize scoring opportunities

Limit Atlanta possessions

Effective pass rush

Turnovers from pass defense

Make PAT's and FG's

 

Ask Tom Brady to put in a good word for us with the refs

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

 

[MPStack]

Let’s go Colts! 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Have the house to myself today. Let’s go colts.

[HOF19]

Hey Colts will be playing and my house is empty.....NO interruptions Thanx LOS...……………….GO COLTS !!!!!

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Lol

 

 

[JlynRN]

Thanks LOS  

 

Here's to another great game today and of course a win !!  

 

GOOOO Colts !!!

[Rebel]

7 minutes ago, HOF19 said:

Hey Colts will be playing and my house is empty.....NO interruptions 

How would you react if a third string quarterback randomly walked into your house today and sat on your couch?

[MB-ColtsFan]

5 minutes ago, Chloe6124 said:

Lol

 

 

Hahaha...this really is a loose and happy bunch.  Hope they play out of their minds today to open up the homestand.  I can't even predict a score, but I'm thinking we win this one.

 

Thanks again, LOS for setting the table for us.  Let's get a win, boys!

Go COLTS!  All day.  Every day. 

[MB-ColtsFan]

2 minutes ago, Rebel said:

How would you react if a third string quarterback randomly walked into your house today and sat on your couch?

Just don't give him anything else to drink.

[HOF19]

5 minutes ago, Rebel said:

How would you react if a third string quarterback randomly walked into your house today and sat on your couch?

Experienced something like that (a little bit at least ) Friday night . I am a lifetime USC Trojan fan . They played Friday night our Starting QB hurt last week.....So we started 2nd string QB Fri nite….He got hurt 1st play....3rd string QB came in and played Great !

[HungarianColtsFan]

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLTS!

[Mr.NotSoCreative]

In southern Indiana, anybody else not getting game on CBS?

[HOF19]

OK Red zone show me a lot of Colts …..(and Colts offense lets spend a lot of time in the Red Zone !!!!!!!! )

[SteelCityColt]

Looks like Gamepass is down.. wonderful.

[Wyldhorsefan]

Home opener very excited for the team. Go Colts!

[MB-ColtsFan]

1 minute ago, SteelCityColt said:

Looks like Gamepass is down.. wonderful.

I can't find the game anywhere also.  Bumbed.

[Douzer]

Go Colts!

[HOF19]

Does a 3-0 Bills team sound weird ?

[chad hugo]

Mack is looking good 

[Rebel]

8 minutes ago, HOF19 said:

I am a lifetime USC Trojan fan . 

I went to a USC game once. Was a super time. 

[HungarianColtsFan]

Nice drive, Mack seems OK.

[HOF19]

Just now, Rebel said:

I went to a USC game once. Was a super time. 

Live in NY metro area ...Never been …..ENVY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Oh god Vinny is going to be tested right away

[Wyldhorsefan]

I'm  excited but I'm more excited about next week I actually get to attend the game, against the Raiders the team I grew grew up following until I started to follow the Colts in 95. I just hope no one farts in my seat.

[Fisticuffs111]

A screen on 3rd and long? Not a fan of that.

[MB-ColtsFan]

1 minute ago, Chloe6124 said:

Oh god Vinny is going to be tested right away

Prayng...

[HOF19]

1 minute ago, Chloe6124 said:

Oh god Vinny is going to be tested right away

Biting nails !

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

That was a bad third down play.

 

yeah

[SteelCityColt]

Oh good I'm on. What have I missed here?

 

Nice to hear AV getting some love. 

[HungarianColtsFan]

Ouch... Go Vinny! Nail it!

[jvan1973]

The home fans giving Vinny respect.    Just like I said they would

[SteelCityColt]

Ha ha doinked it...

[HungarianColtsFan]

BUMMM! Vinny!