An Atlanta Falcons player smiles and flashes a diamond grill on the sidelines during the decisive 34-6 preseason victory over the Colts. (Photo/Walt Thomas)
An Atlanta Falcons player smiles and flashes a diamond grill on the sidelines during the decisive 34-6 preseason victory over the Colts. (Photo/Walt Thomas)

The Indianapolis Colts fell to the Atlanta Falcons 34-6 on Aug. 22 at Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indy. Check out photos from senior sports photographer Walt Thomas below.

An Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Tyquan Lewis (94) engages in the trenches with an Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman at Lucas Oil Stadium on Aug. 22, 2026 (Photo/Walt Thomas)
An Indianapolis Colts player Jerry Tillery (94) engages in the trenches with an Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman at Lucas Oil Stadium on Aug. 22, 2026 (Photo/Walt Thomas)
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen looks on from the sideline during the team’s 34-6 preseason loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Aug. 22. (Photo/Walt Thomas)
(Photo/Walt Thomas)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Zachariah Branch (#17) reels in a spectacular one-handed catch during preseason action at Lucas Oil Stadium. (Photo/Walt Thomas)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Zachariah Branch (#17) reels in a spectacular one-handed catch during preseason action at Lucas Oil Stadium. (Photo/Walt Thomas)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. (#5) looks downfield to pass while under heavy pressure from Atlanta Falcons linebacker Josh Woods (#46) and defensive lineman Chris Williams (#93) on Aug. 22 at Lucas Oil Stadium. (Photo/Walt Thomas)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. (#5) looks downfield to pass while under heavy pressure from Atlanta Falcons linebacker Josh Woods (#46) and defensive lineman Chris Williams (#93) on Aug. 22 at Lucas Oil Stadium. (Photo/Walt Thomas)
An Atlanta Falcons wide receiver leaps for a high pass while being tightly covered by Indianapolis Colts defensive back Johnathan Edwards (#35).
An Atlanta Falcons wide receiver leaps for a high pass while being tightly covered by Indianapolis Colts defensive back Johnathan Edwards (#35).
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Raylen Sharpe (#8) looks for open space after securing the football during the preseason matchup.
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Raylen Sharpe (#8) looks for open space after securing the football during the preseason matchup. (Photo/Walt Thomas)
Indianapolis Colts Bryce Boettcher (#50) dives to tackle Atlanta Falcons quarterback Jack Strand (#18) during the exhibition game. Strand threw for 212 yards and a touchdown in the victory. (Photo/Walt Thomas)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Riley Leonard (#15) hands the ball off to running back Seth McGowan (#20) in the backfield. (Photo/Walt Thomas)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Riley Leonard (#15) hands the ball off to running back Seth McGowan (#20) in the backfield. (Photo/Walt Thomas)

The Colts host the Detroit Lions in the preseason finale at 1 p.m. on Aug 29 at Lucas Oil Stadium. For tickets and more information, visit colts.com/tickets.

Multi-Media & Senior Sports Reporter Noral Parham compiled this gallery. Contact him at 317-762-7846 or at noralp@indyrecorder.com. For more Colts coverage, visit indianapolisrecorder.com.

updated on 8/24/26.

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Noral Parham is the multi-media reporter for the Indianapolis Recorder, one of the oldest Black publications in the country. Prior to joining the Recorder, Parham served as the community advocate of the MLK Center in Indianapolis and senior copywriter for an e-commerce and marketing firm in Denver.

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