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Arthur Smith's goal was for the Atlanta Falcons to remain relevant in the NFC South. Taylor Heinicke knew the best way to reach that goal was to avoid mistakes. Heinicke provided the turnover-free leadership at quarterback Atlanta has sought all season, passing for 229 yards and a touchdown to lead the Falcons to a 29-10 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.
The Indianapolis Colts and Atlanta Falcons are relying on former backup quarterbacks as the teams headed in opposite directions prepare to meet on Sunday. The Colts (8-6) have won five of six with Gardner Minshew leading the offense to move into a share of first place in the AFC South. The Falcons (6-8) have benched turnover-plagued starter Desmond Ridder for the second time this season following two straight losses.
The Colts won the first 10 games of the series and also the past two. The Falcons' most recent win in the series was a 31-7 decision on Nov. 6, 2011, at Indianapolis. The Colts beat the Falcons in their most-recent trip to Atlanta, 24-21 in 2015 at the Georgia Dome.
VALDESE -- The Valdese Town Council agreed Monday night to hire a retired county manager to serve as an interim town manager until a new manger can be found.
RUNNING BACKS Tier 1: Lineup locks — Christian McCaffrey (SF vs BAL) — Kyren Williams (LAR vs. NO) — Travis Etienne (JAX at TB) — Rachaad White (TB vs. JAX) — Breece Hall (NYJ vs. WAS) — Tony Pollard (DAL at MIA) — Isiah Pacheco (KC vs. LV) — James Cook (BUF at LAC) — Raheem Mostert (MIA vs. DAL) — Derrick Henry (TEN vs. SEA) — Devin Singletary (HOU vs. CLE) — Alvin Kamara (NO at LAR) Most of these guys are in smash spots this week. Lock them in. Tier 2: Probable starters — James Conner (ARI at CHI).