Game Recap
In a week 3 contest in Indianapolis, the Colts got a 13-9 win over the Falcons. The Falcons had the lead at the half 6-0 but Colts took command in the 0. The Colts had a 7-0 scoring edge in the final quarter
The Colts were guided by Eric Dickerson ran for 80 rushing yards.
For the Falcons, Chris Miller tossed in 0 interceptions. Gene Lang caught 74 yards receiving.
In the slugfest, the Colts registered 214 total yards, 15 first downs, 1 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Falcons ended up with 208 total yards, 11 first downs, 3 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Indianapolis ColtsIND defeat Atlanta FalconsATL 13-9
- Date: Sunday, September 24, 1989
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- Indianapolis Colts Stats - Yards: 214, Turnovers: 1
- Atlanta Falcons Stats - Yards: 208, Turnovers: 3
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| ATL |
3 |
3 |
3 |
0 |
9 |
| IND |
0 |
0 |
6 |
7 |
13 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Chris Miller | ATL | 10-21 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 32 | |
| Chris Chandler | IND | 5-15 | 71 | 0 | 1 | 28 | |
| Hugh Millen | ATL | 3-7 | 33 | 0 | 1 | 20 | |
| Jack Trudeau | IND | 2-6 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 16 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Eric Dickerson | IND | 22 | 80 | 0 | 13 | |
| John Settle | ATL | 18 | 71 | 0 | 10 | |
| Chris Chandler | IND | 2 | 32 | 0 | 23 | |
| Albert Bentley | IND | 10 | 28 | 0 | 11 | |
| Michael Haynes | ATL | 1 | 21 | 0 | 21 | |
| Chris Miller | ATL | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| Gene Lang | ATL | 2 | 5 | 0 | 4 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Gene Lang | ATL | 5 | 74 | 0 | 32 | |
| Andre Rison | IND | 2 | 36 | 0 | 20 | |
| Albert Bentley | IND | 2 | 32 | 0 | 28 | |
| Brad Beckman | ATL | 2 | 25 | 0 | 20 | |
| John Settle | ATL | 4 | 19 | 0 | 8 | |
| Clarence Verdin | IND | 2 | 18 | 0 | 11 | |
| Michael Haynes | ATL | 1 | 10 | 0 | 10 | |
| Eric Dickerson | IND | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| ATL | 24 | 105 | 0 | | |
| IND | 39 | 130 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| ATL | 13-28 | 133 | 0 | 1 | 4 | |
| IND | 7-21 | 91 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
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