Atlanta Falcons defeat Indianapolis Colts 34-6 in preseason Week 2

The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Indianapolis Colts 34-6 in a preseason Week 2 matchup. The Falcons' offense was highlighted by undrafted free agent Jack Strand, who completed 12 of 17 passes for 212 yards and a touchdown, along with a rushing score. Veteran Cooper Rush also performed efficiently, completing 10 of 11 passes for 86 yards.

In contrast, the Colts struggled offensively, managing only 164 total yards and converting just one of 11 third-down attempts. Quarterback Riley Leonard completed 7 of 14 passes for 62 yards, while Anthony Richardson went 3 of 9 for 24 yards. Colts head coach Shane Steichen expressed disappointment with the performance across all three phases of the game.

The game also provided updates on various roster battles. For the Colts, rookie running back Seth McGowan is emerging as a primary backup to Jonathan Taylor. For the Falcons, Strand’s performance has intensified the competition for the third-string quarterback position.