3 key matchups: Colts vs. Falcons

Colts RT Joe Reitz vs. Falcons DE Vic Beasley: Reitz, who is massive at 6-foot-7, 323 pounds, is a fifth-year veteran out of Western Michigan who was originally signed by Baltimore after going undrafted. He's started 31 of 53 NFL games. Beasley, who was drafted eighth overall to help bolster the pass rush, is off to a slow start with just two sacks through nine games. He'll move to the left side more often in the nickel package.

Colts RB Frank Gore vs. Falcons LB Paul Worrilow: Gore has rushed for 599 yards on 148 carries and four touchdowns. Worrilow leads the Falcons in tackles with 58 tackles. The Colts will need to lean on their rushing attack in order to help 40-year old quarterback Matt Hasselbeck. The Falcons give up only 88.9 yards rushing per game, third in the league.

OLB Robert Mathis vs. Falcons RT Ryan Schraeder: Mathis, the former McNair High product, who went on to star at Alabama A&M, is rounding into form at age 34 after missing last season with a ruptured Achilles. He has four sacks and his snap count has increased the past two games. Schraeder has been up to the challenge this season, but must try to negate Mathis' quickness.