provided the turnover-free leadership at quarterback has sought all season, pa sing for 229 yards and a touchdown to lead the Falcons to a victory over the on Sunday.The Falcons (7-8) benched Riq Woolen Jersey this week for the second time this season following two straight lo ses, providing an opportunity for Heinicke to boost the team's fading playoff hopes.Heinicke delivered, completing 23 of 33 pa ses, including a 24-yard touchdown pa s to . added a 31-yard touchdown run. The Falcons 29 points set a season high.The Colts (8-7) had won five of six to move into a first-place tie in the AFC South but struggled offensively after opening the Cameron Young Jersey game with a long drive capped by 's 1-yard scoring run.ADVERTISEMENT faced frequent pre sure from the Falcons' pa s rush, including on an incomplete fourth-down pa s from the Atlanta 38 with about 10 minutes remaining.The Colts' next drive ended with ' interception of Minshew's pa s over the middle intended for . It was Bates' sixth interception of the season.The Falcons' finish will determine the future of third-year coach Arthur Smith. Team owner Arthur Blank said this week he would wait until after the regular season to make a decision on Smith's status.For the second time Devere Levelston Jersey this season, Smith shaved his mustache before the game, perhaps hoping to change his team's luck following back-to-back lo ses to NFC South rivals and . Last weekend's lo s to last-place Carolina knocked Atlanta out of a first-place tie in the division.The Falcons' fading hopes in the division were helped by ' lo s to the on Thursday.With running back lined up wide left as a receiver, Allgeier scored on the long run around right end to give the Falcons a 20-7 lead to open the second half.Robinson, a rookie, had 12 carries for 72 yards and a career-high seven catches for 50 yards.Atlanta's defense gave up its first touchdown on an opening drive of the season. Taylor needed three runs from Brady Russell Jersey the Atlanta 1 before scoring.Taylor made his return from a Week 12 thumb injury against Tampa Bay. It also was the first rushing touchdown the Falcons have given up to a running back this season.The Falcons' defense shut out the Colts for the remainder of the first half. Rookie Zach Harrison recorded a sack for the second straight week. and shared a sack on the following play late in the opening quarter.The Falcons recorded six sacks, including 1 1/2 by Campbell. kicked five field goals. With the score tied at 7-all, Koo had a 49-yard attempt hit the right upright in the second quarter, but an offsides penalty against the Colts led to a 23-yarder by Koo for the lead.Reporting by The A sociated Pre s. FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience National Football League Atlanta Falcons Indianapolis Colts Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to Tyreke Smith Jersey your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily.