The Indianapolis Colts will miss three key contributors during their clash with the Atlanta Falcons.
The Colts will fight to get back into the win column after a horrific six-turnover showing against the Pittsburgh Steelers. As for the Falcons, they're trying to avoid what might be a season-crushing fourth-straight loss.
Not many teams can recover for a possible playoff spot with that type of losing streak.The Colts made some roster moves to help fill the void left behind by Ebukam and Lewis by elevating defensive end. This will put a target squarely on Indy's defensive interior. We'll see how Lou Anarumo accounts for Atlanta's running backs. Oct 13, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons cornerback Mike Hughes during a game against the Buffalo Bills at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images / Brett Davis-Imagn Images The Falcons' inactives feature three starters in cornerback Mike Hughes, edge rusher Leonard Floyd, and guard Matthew Bergeron. Indianapolis' offense could try and pick on cornerback Natrone Brooks, who will be replacing Hughes as a starter. As for Floyd, his absence from this contest gives rookie defensive end James Pearce Jr. a chance at more reps. He'll face the likes of Indy's offensive tackles Lastly, Bergeron will be replaced by Kyle Hinton. Given the injury to Buckner, it could open up some opportunities for Dec 24, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor runs against Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images / Dale Zanine-Imagn Images The Colts have a big-time opportunity to seize the moment in this game in Berlin. If the Colts can secure a key victory against the Falcons, they'll hit an impressive 8-2 mark ahead of the bye week.As for the defense, they'll be without Buckner, which could pose issues for the run defense. However, with some interior OL injuries for Atlanta, it might help the cause to stop the Falcons' ground attack. We'll see what happens when Shane Steichen goes head-to-head with Raheem Morris in an important game for both teams for completely different reasons.Drake Walley is a co-deputy editor of Indianapolis Colts on SI. His works have also appeared on Bleacher Report, MSN, Yahoo, and SBNation. He also co-hosts the Horseshoe Huddle Podcast.
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