Player Notes
Atlanta Falcons Irvin, Bruce · Dec 18, 2018
DE Bruce Irvin had 1.5 sacks against Arizona. Since 2016, he is tied for the third-most sacks in the NFL during December. He has 9.0 sacks during that time, trailing only Khalil Mack (10.5) and Denico Autry (10.0). He has 2.5 sacks since joining the Falcons.
Atlanta Falcons Poole, Brian · Dec 18, 2018
DB Brian Poole had six tackles (five solo), an interception, a sack and a fumble recovery. He became the sixth player in the NFL and the only cornerback to have a sack, interception and fumble record in a single game.
Indianapolis Colts Vinatieri, Adam · Dec 18, 2018
K Adam Vinatieri made field goals of 43 and 44 yards to pass Gary Anderson (161) for the most field goals from 40-49 yards in NFL history.
Indianapolis Colts Odum, George · Dec 18, 2018
S George Odum, an undrafted rookie, had the first interception of his career and made five tackles.
Indianapolis Colts Leonard, Darius · Dec 18, 2018
LB Darius Leonard led the Colts in tackles for the eighth time with 11 stops, including nine solos. He also had one tackle for loss and two passes defended in addition to recovering the blocked field goal on the game's opening possession.
Indianapolis Colts Hilton, T.Y. · Dec 18, 2018
WR T.Y. Hilton had five catches for 85 yards against the Cowboys. Since Week 10, Hilton has an NFL-best 718 receiving yards.
Indianapolis Colts Mack, Marlon · Dec 18, 2018
RB Marlon Mack ran for a career-best 139 yards and two touchdowns against the Cowboys. Mack enjoyed his third 100-yard rushing game of the season, the first time a Colts back has done that since Joseph Addai had four in 2007.
Atlanta Falcons Ryan, Matt · Dec 18, 2018
QB Matt Ryan completed 22 of 36 passes for 231 yards and two touchdowns for a rating of 98.3. He ran for a touchdown, giving him a career-high three, and reached 30 passing touchdowns for the third season.
Atlanta Falcons Smith, Ito · Dec 18, 2018
RB Ito Smith hurt his knee on Sunday and will miss the rest of the season. Coach Dan Quinn said Smith did not injury his ACL, but will require surgery that will prevent him from playing in the final two games.
Atlanta Falcons Jones, Deion · Dec 18, 2018
LB Deion Jones intercepted a pass and returned it for a touchdown. It was his third pick-six since 2016, tied for the most in the NFL with Eddie Jackson during that stretch.
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