{
  "id": 2643490,
  "title": "Cooper Rush and Jack Strand pick apart Colts’ defense as Falcons roll to 34-6 preseason win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/cooper-rush-and-jack-strand-pick-apart-colts-defense-as-falcons-roll-2643490",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T20:22:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/nfl/2026/08/22/cooper-rush-and-jack-strand-pick-apart-colts-defense-as-falcons-roll-to-34-6-preseason-win"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cooper Rush and Jack Strand outperformed the Indianapolis Colts' pass defense, leading the Atlanta Falcons to a dominating 34-6 preseason victory over the Colts on Saturday. The first-year players completed 16 out of their first 17 passes, with Rush throwing for 86 yards and Strand adding 212 yards and a touchdown. Atlanta outgained Indianapolis 464-161, rushing for 164 yards. Meanwhile, the Colts faced challenges at backup quarterback, with Riley Leonard struggling in the first half and Anthony Richardson providing limited production in the second half. Indianapolis committed eight penalties for 70 yards. Daniel Jones, the Falcons' starting quarterback, was among the starters rested as the team prepared for the preseason finale. Tyler Goodson, a former Colts running back, scored the game's only touchdown with a 49-yard run.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Cooper Rush and Jack Strand dominated Colts' pass defense",
    "Atlanta Falcons outgained Indianapolis 464-161",
    "Daniel Jones rested as Falcons prepared for finale"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Cooper Rush and Jack Strand pick apart Colts' defense as Falcons roll to 34-6 preseason win",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/cooper-rush-and-jack-strand-pick-apart-colts-defense-as-falcons-roll",
        "published": "2026-08-22T20:21:14.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}