"The last four meetings have resulted in the spoils being shared, with Atlanta winning in 2011 and 2023. When you consider the historic context of this matchup, that's an immense accomplishment for the Falcons, who had only ever beaten Indianapolis one time - during their 14-win season in 1998 - before that 2011 game, where rookie Julio Jones had two impressive touchdowns and a coming out party."
"Dating back to their time in Baltimore, the Colts won the first 10 all time meetings against the Falcons, turning the team out of south into their own personal punching bag. They tacked on three more wins during the Peyton Manning era after that 1998 defeat as well, all coming in blowout fashion. Overall, the Colts' 15-3 record over the Birds is the most success any team has had against them from a win percentage standpoint, outside the Pittsburgh Steelers."
The Colts historically dominated the matchup, winning the first 10 meetings while based in Baltimore and building a 15-3 overall record against the Falcons. Atlanta's only pre-2011 win came in 1998 during a 14-win season. The Falcons split the last four meetings, claiming victories in 2011 and 2023. In the 2023 Christmas Eve game, Indianapolis opened with a Jonathan Taylor touchdown, but Atlanta responded with explosive plays culminating in a Taylor Heinicke touchdown pass to Kyle Pitts. Atlanta added multiple field goals and a Tyler Allgeier touchdown, while the defense forced turnovers and limited Indianapolis to three second-half points, producing a 29-10 win.
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