The Colts have won 5 of their last 6 games, they have also won 3 of their last 4 games on the road.
The Falcons have lost their last 2 games, and they have also lost 3 of their last 4 games at home.
Per the odds, the Falcons are 2.5 point favorites. The over/under is currently 45.5. The Colts are 7-3-0 against the spread. And Falcons are 3-7-0 in their last 10 against the spread.
The Colts are anchored by Gardner Minshew II who has thrown for 2,739 yards, 14 td passes with 8 interceptions this season. Zack Moss has rushed for 764 yards with 5 TDs. Michael Pittman Jr. has 99 receptions for 1,062 yards and 4 TDs.
The Falcons are anchored by Desmond Ridder who has thrown for 2,528 yards, 10 td passes with 10 picks this year. Bijan Robinson has rushed for 801 yards with 4 TDs.
The Colts sit on top of the AFC South. The Falcons are in 3rd in the NFC South.
Gardner Minshew II is 0-1 as a starter against the Falcons.
The Colts are listed among the best in team offense in the league. The Falcons are ranked among the worst on offense in the league. The Falcons rank among the leaders in team defense in the league. The Colts rank among the worst defensively currently in the league.
The Colts enter the game off a win against the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-13 and the Falcons come into the game off a setback to the Carolina Panthers 9-7.
Next week the Colts welcome the the Las Vegas Raiders while the Falcons travel to the Chicago Bears.
Game Details
• Matchup: Indianapolis Colts (IND) at Atlanta Falcons (ATL)
• Date: December 24, 2023
• Time: 1:00PM ET
• Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadiumdouble-dagger
• TV: FOX
• Mercedes-Benz Stadiumdouble-dagger Kick-Off Weather Forecast: Clouds; 53F; 76% humidity; wind: ESE 9 mph
TEAM STATS COMPARISON
| 2023 | LAST 10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IND | ATL | IND | ATL | ||
| Record | 8-6 | 6-8 | 6-4 | 4-6 | |
| Home Record | 3-4 | 4-3 | 3-2 | 2-3 | |
| Away Record | 5-2 | 2-5 | 3-2 | 2-3 | |
| Points Scored/Game | 24.6 | 18.4 | 24.7 | 19.6 | |
| Points Allowed/Game | 24.5 | 19.9 | 24.4 | 20.1 | |
| Point Differential | +1 | -20 | +3 | -5 | |
| Yards/Game | 339.6 | 327.2 | 346.5 | 344.4 | |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 347.5 | 311.7 | 330.3 | 320.1 | |
| Passing Yards/Game | 224.9 | 200.8 | 232.2 | 218.6 | |
| Passing Yards Allowed/Game | 220.1 | 199.5 | 202.6 | 208.8 | |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 114.7 | 126.4 | 114.3 | 125.8 | |
| Rushing Yards Allowed/Game | 127.4 | 112.2 | 127.7 | 111.3 | |
| First Downs/Game | 19.1 | 19.6 | 19.2 | 20.1 | |
| First Downs Allowed/Game | 20.1 | 17.9 | 19.0 | 18.0 | |
| 3rd Down Conv % | 36.1 | 41.0 | 37.0 | 43.1 | |
| Opp 3rd Down Conv % | 37.2 | 33.5 | 36.5 | 33.6 | |
| Turnover Margin | +4 | -6 | +2 | -5 | |
| Total Games | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 | |
Indianapolis Colts 2023 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Gardner Minshew II | 257-406 | 2,739 | 14 | 8 | 26 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Zack Moss | 177 | 764 | 5 | 56 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Michael Pittman Jr. | 99 | 1,062 | 4 | 75 |
Atlanta Falcons 2023 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Desmond Ridder | 224-354 | 2,528 | 10 | 10 | 31 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Bijan Robinson | 176 | 801 | 4 | 38 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Drake London | 58 | 769 | 2 | 45 |
Last 10 Meetings
| DATE | TIME | RESULT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 22-Sep-19 | 1:00PM | INDIANAPOLIS COLTS d. Atlanta Falcons | 27-24 |
| Sun 22-Nov-15 | 1:02PM | Indianapolis Colts d. ATLANTA FALCONS | 24-21 |
| Sun 06-Nov-11 | 1:02PM | Atlanta Falcons d. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS | 31-7 |
| Thu 22-Nov-07 | 8:16PM | Indianapolis Colts d. ATLANTA FALCONS | 31-13 |
| Sun 14-Dec-03 | 1:00PM | INDIANAPOLIS COLTS d. Atlanta Falcons | 38-7 |
| Sun 16-Dec-01 | 1:00PM | INDIANAPOLIS COLTS d. Atlanta Falcons | 41-27 |
| Sun 06-Dec-98 | 1:00PM | ATLANTA FALCONS d. Indianapolis Colts | 28-21 |
| Sun 24-Sep-89 | 1:00PM | INDIANAPOLIS COLTS d. Atlanta Falcons | 13-9 |
| Sun 07-Dec-86 | 1:00PM | Indianapolis Colts d. ATLANTA FALCONS | 28-23 |
| Sun 17-Nov-74 | 1:00PM | Baltimore Colts d. ATLANTA FALCONS | 17-7 |
Head-to-Head Stats (last 10)
| IND | ATL | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Record | 8-2 | 2-8 |
| Home Record | 4-1 | 1-4 |
| Away Record | 4-1 | 1-4 |
QB Career Comparison
| CMP-ATT | PCT | YDs | TDs | INTs | SKs | PS REC (GMs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner Minshew II | 571-900 | 63.4% | 6,281 | 38 | 17 | 67 | 0-0 (0) |
| Desmond Ridder | 297-469 | 63.3% | 3,236 | 12 | 10 | 40 | 0-0 (0) |
Starting QB Win-Loss Trends
• Gardner Minshew II W-L last 20 games as a starter: 7-13
• Gardner Minshew II last 20 games vs. Atlanta Falcons: 0-1
• Desmond Ridder W-L last 20 games as a starter: 8-8
• Desmond Ridder last 20 games vs. Indianapolis Colts: 0-0
Player Trends
• Gardner Minshew II has 3 straight games with at least one passing TD
• Gardner Minshew II has 3 straight games with 200+ passing yards & at least one passing TD
• Michael Pittman Jr. has 6 straight games with at least 50+ receiving yards
• Desmond Ridder has 4 straight games with at least one passing TD
Game Injuries
Indianapolis Colts: Michael Pittman (WR) Concussion – Out; Braden Smith (OT) Knee – Out; Zack Moss (RB) Forearm – Out; Jack Anderson (C) Illness – Out; Segun Olubi (LB) Hip – Out
Atlanta Falcons: ; Kaleb McGary (OT) Knee – MCL – Questionable; David Onyemata (DT) Ankle – Questionable; Bud Dupree (LB) Back – Questionable
Betting Odds
• Favorite: Atlanta Falcons
• Spread: 2.5
• Over/Under: 45.5
Betting Trends
| Indianapolis Colts | Atlanta Falcons | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 ATS | 4-1-0 | 2-3-0 |
| Last 10 ATS | 7-3-0 | 3-7-0 |
| Last 10 ATS at Home | 3-7-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS on Road | 6-4-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Favorite | 2-8-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Home Favorite | 3-7-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as an Underdog | 4-6-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Road Underdog | 4-6-0 | |
| Last 10 Over-Under | 7-3-0 | 4-6-0 |
Latest Super Bowl Odds
• Indianapolis Colts: +10000
• Atlanta Falcons: +25000
Colts vs. Falcons Game Prediction
• Oddsmakers: Atlanta Falcons d. Indianapolis Colts 25-21
• GFA Model: Indianapolis Colts d. Atlanta Falcons 25-23