The Indianapolis Colts (8-6) are taking on the Atlanta Falcons (6-8) for their Week 16 matchup.
Both teams will be without key starters as both look to improve their playoff chances.
Let it snow. ❄️ pic.twitter.com/LaEIjNYQXe
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) December 24, 2023
Full list of inactives
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) December 24, 2023
The Falcons will be without their starting RT Kaleb McGary today, as well as starting punter Pat O'Donnell. With McGary out they will turn to Storm Norton, and they will have Bradley Pinion in charge of punting duties. This list is also missing multiple players they were nervous about this week such as LT Jake Matthews, edge rusher Bud Dupree. Both are active today though and will look to make a big impact on today's game.
Our inactives for #INDvsATL: pic.twitter.com/on87wbaX0j
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) December 24, 2023
The Colts will be without star WR Michael Pittman Jr. after he had concussion symptoms reappear Saturday. They will now look to Alec Pierce, Josh Downs and likely WR DJ Montgomery to all fill that major hole. They are also without starting RT Braden Smith and backup RB Zack Moss. Without Smith they will turn to rookie Blake Freeland for the ninth time this season. In a shocking move the Colts made CB Darrell Baker Jr. inactive this week, with both Juju Brents and Jaylon Jones healthy they elect to not dress Baker Jr. who struggles against the run with the Falcons likely to lean on Bijan Robinson.
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