The Colts scored first in Berlin today, but it didn’t take the Falcons long to answer.
Indianapolis got the ball in good field position when Cam Bynum strip-sacked Atlanta quarterback Michael Penix and Germaine Pratt recovered, and from there the Colts’ offense took over.
Colts running back Jonathan Taylor scored on a one-yard touchdown run, the 64th rushing touchdown of his career, which ties Edgerrin James’ franchise record.
Michael Badgley missed the extra point, so the Colts led 6-0.
But on the ensuing possession, the Falcons marched right down the field, going 81 yards in five plays and finishing with a Tyler Allgeier one-yard touchdown run. The Falcons made the extra point to take a 7-6 lead.
The Falcons will have right guard Chris Lindstrom in the lineup in Berlin on Sunday.
Lindstrom was listed as questionable to play due to a foot injury, but he avoided the inactive list for their matchup with the Colts. Cornerback Mike Hughes was also listed as questionable and he will miss the game with a neck injury.
Safety Jordan Fuller, edge rusher Leonard Floyd, left guard Andrew Bergeron, offensive lineman Andrew Stueber, offensive lineman Joshua Gray, and defensive lineman LaCale London are also inactive for the Falcons.
The Colts will play without defensive end Samson Ebukam, running back DJ Giddens, wide receiver Anthony Gould, defensive end Tyquan Lewis, safety Rueben Lowery, tight end Will Mallory, and tackle Luke Tenuta.
The Colts announced a handful of roster moves ahead of Sunday’s game against the Falcons in Berlin.
Wide receiver Laquon Treadwell has been signed to the 53-man roster. The Colts opened a roster spot by placing defensive tackle DeForest Buckner on injured reserve.
Treadwell has played in two games as a temporary elevation from the practice squad and seen all of his playing time on special teams. The 2016 Vikings first-round pick has 111 catches for 1,242 yards and five touchdowns in 85 career games with the Vikings, Falcons, Jaguars, Seahawks, Ravens, and Colts.
The Colts also announced that they have elevated defensive end Durell Nchami and defensive tackle Tim Smith. Wide receiver Anthony Gould (knee) was downgraded from questionable to out for Sunday.
Falcons right guard Chris Lindstrom injured his foot in Sunday’s loss to the Patriots, playing 50 of 56 snaps. He missed Wednesday’s practice but returned to limited work on Thursday and Friday.
The Falcons list him as questionable to play Sunday in Berlin, calling him a game-time decision.
Cornerback Mike Hughes (neck) and defensive lineman LaCale London (shoulder) are also questionable.
The Falcons previously ruled out right guard Matthews Bergeron (ankle), edge rusher Leonard Floyd (hamstring) and offensive tackle Storm Norton (foot), who didn’t travel with the team to Germany.
Safety Jessie Bates III, who was added to the practice report on Thursday with a knee injury, returned to full participation in Friday’s practice and does not have an injury designation.
Rookie nickel Billy Bowman Jr. (hamstring) and defensive lineman Zach Harrison (knee) will return this week.
The Colts will have two key players for their matchup with the Falcons in Berlin on Sunday.
New Indianapolis cornerback Sauce Gardner (concussion) and receiver Michael Pittman (glute) are both off the injury report and are set to play in Week 10.
Gardner was a full participant on all three injury reports this week. Pittman was a non-participant on Wednesday. But he was listed as full on both Thursday and Friday.
Pittman leads the team with 52 catches, 561 yards receiving, and six touchdowns.
Defensive end Samson Ebukam (knee) and defensive end Tyquan Lewis (groin) did not participate all week and have been ruled out.
Receiver Anthony Gould (knee) also was a non-participant all week but is listed as questionable.
Cornerback Kenny Moore (Achilles, rest), offensive lineman Matt Goncavles (personal) and defensive tackle Grover Stewart (rest) are all off the report and are set to play.
