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The Indianapolis Colts beat the Atlanta Falcons 41–27 at home at RCA Dome in Week 14 of the 2001 regular season on December 16, 2001.
The 68 combined points were the most in any game of Week 14.
The result moved the Colts to 5–8 and dropped the Falcons to 6–7. It was the Falcons’ third straight loss. The Falcons finished 2001 at 7–9 and missed the playoffs. The Colts finished 2001 at 6–10 and missed the playoffs.
WHYNFL’s results archive begins with the 1999 season, and this was the franchises’ first meeting in it. When they met again, the Indianapolis Colts won 38–7 on December 14, 2003.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Colts lead the series 1–0 after meeting No. 1 since 2001 Full series history
Atlanta will play Sunday night without its veteran edge rusher, who has concussion and neck injuries, and lost a linebacker to injured reserve on the eve of Baltimore's visit.
Shane Steichen said the starting defensive end will miss time, and Jeremy Fowler reported a three-to-four-week absence for a pass rush that has produced just 1.5 sacks from its edge group.