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Jacoby Brissett’s fast start helps Colts hold off Falcons

Associated Press photo by Michael Conroy / Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) escapes Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Jack Crawford (95) during Sunday's game in Indianapolis. The Colts won 27-24.
Associated Press photo by Michael Conroy / Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) escapes Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Jack Crawford (95) during Sunday's game in Indianapolis. The Colts won 27-24. Associated Press photo by Michael Conroy / Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) escapes Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Jack Crawford (95) during Sunday's game in Indianapolis. The Colts won 27-24.
photo Associated Press photo by Michael Conroy / Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) escapes Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Jack Crawford (95) during Sunday’s game in Indianapolis. The Colts won 27-24.

INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett played brilliantly Sunday.

He was poised, accurate and turnover-free. He helped his team score points, avoided mistakes and capitalized when opportunities arose.

Brissett completed his first 16 passes, threw for two touchdowns in the first half, led the Colts to scores on their first four drives and even converted a late third down with an 11-yard completion to Jack Doyle to close out a virtually flawless performance in a 27-24 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.

“I was feeling like everyone was open and I was throwing it to people in my color jersey who were open,” he said. “It was just one of those days.”

photo Associated Press photo by Michael Conroy / Atlanta Falcons cornerback Isaiah Oliver, right, works to tackle Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton during the first half of Sunday’s game in Indianapolis.

One of those days Colts fans might have expected from Peyton Manning or Andrew Luck.