Time continues to tick on the Falcons’ 2025 season, as they take their play across the pond and to Berlin, Germany for a showdown against the team with the best record in the NFL up to this point, in the upstart Indianapolis Colts.

Defensively, the Eagles will return from their break with a bit of a different look after adding pass rusher Jaelan Phillips and defensive backs Jaire Alexander and Michael Carter at the trade deadline, while also welcoming outside linebacker Nolan Smith back from injury and defensive end Brandon Graham back from retirement.

Ahead of the NFL trade deadline, the Indianapolis Colts reportedly "checked into" New York Giants CB Deonte Banks.

Last week, without Ebukam or Lewis, the Colts relied mostly on Kwity Paye and Laiatu Latu at defensive end, with JT Tuimoloau and Durell Nchami combining for 13 total snaps. At what is often a heavily rotated position, there was very little rotation taking place.

Pro Football Focus and Dalton Wasserman give the utmost football love to Latu by placing him as a midseason breakout player for the edge position. "Latu is becoming the player the Colts hoped when they made him the first defensive selection in the 2024 NFL Draft. He currently places sixth in the NFL with a 90.2 PFF grade.

The NFL world was introduced to a new rock star this season, with the success of the Indianapolis Colts. That success has brought the spotlight to Indy, and Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon has stepped right in.

After struggling in week 9, Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones better take precaution versus the Atlanta Falcons pass defense.

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