The city of Berlin, Germany, dresses up to host the matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and the Indianapolis Colts. This overseas clash kicks off at 9:30 a.m. ET, setting up a full Sunday of NFL action. The spotlight will shine on two of the league’s most dynamic running backs, Jonathan Taylor from the Colts and Bijan Robinson from the Falcons, who promise to put on a show. Here at PayPerHead, we break down everything you need to know for this Falcons vs Colts prediction.
How to Watch Falcons vs Colts
- Date: Sunday, November 9th
- Time: 9:30 a.m ET
- Broadcast: NFL Network
- Venue: Olympic Stadium in Berlin
Falcons vs Colts Key Factors and Matchups
The Colts and Falcons enter Week 10 with contrasting paths. Indianapolis leads the AFC South at 7-2, while Atlanta sits third in the NFC South at 3-5. Both teams are looking to bounce back from Week 9 losses — the Patriots edged the Falcons 24-23, while the Colts fell to the Steelers 27-20.
Turnovers will be a crucial factor. When the Colts protect the ball, they operate as an elite offense, but once ball security slips, their rhythm does too. That’s something Atlanta could capitalize on, along with trying to contain Jonathan Taylor, who remains the Colts’ primary offensive weapon.
Atlanta’s defensive struggles continue to haunt them, especially against the pass. That could allow Indianapolis to spread the offense across its receiving corps. Both sides also need improvement on third-down efficiency, an area that often determines control of the game and likely the winner of this one.
Berlin NFL Connection Renewed
The NFL has hosted numerous international games since the beginning of the last century as part of its program to extend the passion for this sport to other parts of the world to gain more fans worldwide. Berlin has its own history, as the city was part of a series of games called the American Bowl series, which took place between 1990 and 1994. During this time, teams such as the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, and Minnesota Vikings played on German soil as part of their preparation games.
Olympiastadion, the venue that once saw Jesse Owens defy the nazi regime in the 1936 Olympics with four gold medals, is now one of the most important stadiums in Europe. In 1990, with Germany recently unified since the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Rams played the Chiefs in the first of several games to be hosted in that iconic city.
Now, it’s the Colts and Falcons’ turn to add to that story in what has become one of the most internationally expansive NFL seasons ever, with seven games played abroad.
Falcons vs Colts Prediction
Given their momentum and roster depth, the Colts enter as clear favorites. The recent addition of cornerback Sauce Gardner from the New York Jets only strengthens their defense and playoff ambitions.
Our prediction at PayPerHead: Colts 34, Falcons 18.
