Atlanta Falcons defeat Indianapolis Colts 34-6 in preseason

The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Indianapolis Colts 34-6 in a preseason matchup. The Falcons' offense was highlighted by undrafted free agent quarterback Jack Strand, who completed 12 of 17 passes for 212 yards and two touchdowns. Running back and wide receiver Cash Jones also contributed to the victory, demonstrating utility as a dual-threat weapon.

In contrast, the Colts struggled offensively, managing only 164 total yards and converting just one of 11 third-down attempts. Riley Leonard started at quarterback, completing 7 of 14 passes for 62 yards, while Anthony Richardson played the second half, finishing 3 of 9 for 24 yards. Colts coach Shane Steichen expressed disappointment with the performance across all three phases of the game, noting that the team failed to meet their standards.