Falcons Fall in OT to Colts in Berlin as Taylor Runs Wild, 31-25
Jonathan Taylor's 244-yard, three-touchdown surge highlighted Atlanta's run-stopping collapse, intensifying questions about coaching.
Overview
- Indianapolis prevailed 31-25 in overtime after Tyler Allgeier had given Atlanta a late fourth-quarter lead.
- Taylor gashed the Falcons for a career-high 244 rushing yards and three scores as the Colts piled up 323 rushing yards and 519 total.
- Atlanta generated seven sacks and multiple forced fumbles but allowed explosive runs that ultimately decided the game.
- Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. went 12-of-28 with one touchdown and a lost fumble, struggling after halftime.
- Special teams lapses and late-game time management drew renewed criticism of head coach Raheem Morris as the losing streak reached four.