Here are the five keys to victory for the Colts to reach 8-2 before their much-needed bye. Nov 2, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (17) warms up before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images / Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

The Colts have had something of a patchwork defensive unit this season, primarily because of defensive back injuries that date to training camp.

Find single game tickets to the Indianapolis Colts vs. Atlanta Falcons NFL Week 10 matchup on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at Olympic Stadium Berlin.

The Indianapolis Colts and Atlanta Falcons are set to battle in Berlin, with Daniel Jones looking to bounce back.

During Wednesday's practice, we got our first look at new Indianapolis Colts' cornerback Sauce Gardner. The Colts acquired Gardner in a trade on Tuesday with the New York Jets. In return, the Colts traded away their 2026 first-round pick, their 2027 first-round pick, and wide receiver AD Mitchell.

The Indianapolis Colts (7-2) play the Atlanta Falcons (3-5) in Berlin, Germany, in NFL Week 10 action. The Colts are coming off a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers — and a stunning trade for cornerback Sauce Gardner — while the Falcons have lost three straight.

The gifted corneback is packing his bags and leaving New York for the Midwest in a sudden and last-minute trade.

Fans begged Ballard to do something at the trade deadline. We witnessed him finally pull the trigger in free agency and when healthy, his main prizes in the secondary look good. Now, he addressed a weakness on the defense by shoring up the backfield with a lockdown corner.