The Falcons lost to the Colts, 27-24, Sunday afternoon at Lucas Oil Stadium. Despite falling behind 20-3 at the half, the team battled to cut the Colts lead to three twice but was ultimately unable to overcome the deficit. Atlanta totaled 16 penalties for 128 yards, the most penalties in a game since 2000, and turned the ball over once in the loss.
Matt Ryan completed 29-of-34 passes for 304 yards, including three touchdowns and one interception for a 121.1 QB rating. Ryan completed 18 passes in a row at one point and has now totaled 56 regular season games with 300-or-more passing yards including all three games this season.Sunday marked Ryan's 94th multi-touchdown game of Ryan's career and his third of the season. Atlanta owns a 29-9 record when he throws for three-or-more scores.
Austin Hooper tallied six receptions for 66 yards, including two touchdowns, marking his first multi-touchdown game, and his third straight game with at least four receptions. The four-year pro has 12 career touchdowns and had a career-high four touchdowns in 2018.
The California native becomes the eighth tight end in Falcons history to record two or more receiving touchdowns in a game, first time since Tony Gonzalez in 2013.
Julio Jones recorded his 51st game with 100-plus receiving yards, and his second straight, after totaling eight catches for 128 yards, including one touchdown. The nine-year pro is tied for the fourth-most 100-yard receiving games all time, trailing Jerry Rice (76), Randy Moss (64) and Marvin Harrison (59).
Jones' 10-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter marks his seventh consecutive game with a touchdown, the longest active streak in the NFL.
Devonta Freeman rushed 16 times for 88 yards. The Florida native has 3,445 career rushing yards in six seasons, despite missing the majority of the 2018 season.
In the third quarter, the Falcons drove the ball 78 yards on 16 plays in 9:56 minutes, marking the longest drive since Sept. 26, 2010 (vs. New Orleans, 19 plays, 72 yards, 10:39).
Vic Beasley and Takk McKinley sacked QB Jacoby Brissett in the third quarter for a loss of 10 yards. That marks McKinley's first 0.5 sack of the season and Beasley has a total of 1.5 sacks.
Get an inside look at Atlanta Falcons vs. Indianapolis Colts with top photos from the field at Lucas Oil Stadium
A general view of the coin toss before the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday September 22, 2019. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn signs autographs for fans before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday September 22, 2019. (Photo by Lauren Bacho/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 signs autographs for fans before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday September 22, 2019. (Photo by Lauren Bacho/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive back Kemal Ishmael #36 before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday September 22, 2019. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Brandon Powell #15 and safety Chris Cooper #34 warm up before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday September 22, 2019. (Photo by Lauren Bacho/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday September 22, 2019. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman #24 before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday September 22, 2019. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons fullback Keith Smith #40 looks on before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday September 22, 2019. (Photo by Lauren Bacho/Atlanta Falcons)
A detailed view of the cleats worn by Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu #12 before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday September 22, 2019. (Photo by Lauren Bacho/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 in action before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday September 22, 2019. (Photo by Lauren Bacho/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons free safety Ricardo Allen #37 in action against defensive back Kendall Sheffield #20 before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday September 22, 2019. (Photo by Lauren Bacho/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith #25 warms up before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday September 22, 2019. (Photo by Lauren Bacho/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons players huddle before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday September 22, 2019. (Photo by Lauren Bacho/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu #12 leads the huddle before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday September 22, 2019. (Photo by Lauren Bacho/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons players huddle before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday September 22, 2019. (Photo by Lauren Bacho/Atlanta Falcons)
The Atlanta Falcons line up during the National Anthem before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday September 22, 2019. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday September 22, 2019. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 and Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri #4 shake hands before the game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday September 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 looks on at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, before the game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday September 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu #12 and running back Devonta Freeman #24 before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday September 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman #24 in action during the first quarter of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday September 22, 2019. (Photo by Lauren Bacho/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 yells for the snap from center Alex Mack #51 during the second quarter of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday September 22, 2019. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith #25 in action during the first quarter of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday September 22, 2019. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman #24 in action during the second quarter of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday September 22, 2019. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu #12 in action during the second quarter of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday September 22, 2019. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper #81 reacts after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday September 22, 2019. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 makes a catch during the third quarter of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday September 22, 2019. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 makes a catch during the third quarter of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday September 22, 2019. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper #81 scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday September 22, 2019. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper #81 scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday September 22, 2019. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper #81 gestures after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday September 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper #81 celebrates with wide receiver Julio Jones #11 after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday September 22, 2019. (Photo by Lauren Bacho/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 makes a heaping catch during the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday September 22, 2019. (Photo by Lauren Bacho/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 in action rolling out to pass during the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday September 22, 2019. (Photo by Lauren Bacho/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive players huddle during the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday September 22, 2019. (Photo by Lauren Bacho/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper #81 makes a catch during the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday September 22, 2019. (Photo by Lauren Bacho/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu #12 in action during the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday September 22, 2019. (Photo by Lauren Bacho/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 yells during the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday September 22, 2019. (Photo by Lauren Bacho/Atlanta Falcons)
The Falcons posted their first points of the game in the second quarter when Matt Bryant kicked a 34-yard field goal. This season, Bryant has made two field goals, including a 50-yarder.
