The Indianapolis Colts play against the Atlanta Falcons at Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Germany, for Week 10 of the regular season. One matchup to monitor throughout the game is Atlanta’s talented rushing attack vs. Indianapolis’s stout defensive line. Bijan Robinson is currently tenth in rushing, while the Colts have allowed the ninth-fewest rushing yards and touchdowns this season.
However, the competition could tilt the scales in favor of Atlanta with their Pro Bowlers’ injury.
Indianapolis’ Colts elite DT suffered an injury last week
Indianapolis Colts, Lou Anarumo
New Indianapolis Colts Defensive Coordinator Lou Anarumo speaks during a press conference Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 at the Colts practice facility, the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center.
DeForest Buckner must have suffered a neck injury in Week 9 against the Pittsburgh Steelers despite playing 79% of defensive snaps. The three-time Pro Bowler popped up on Week 10’s injury report and sat out Wednesday and Thursday. The Colts will fly out to Berlin today, and it’s unclear whether Buckner will make the trip.
Indianapolis Colts already ruled out 3x-Pro Bowler
Indianapolis Colts, DeForest Buckner
Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) warms up before facing the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.
According to Ian Rapoport, DeForest Buckner will not travel with the team to Berlin, Germany. Therefore, the three-time Pro Bowler will not practice on Friday and has already been ruled out for Week 10 against the Atlanta Falcons. This will be the first game Buckner has missed this season, and the sixth over the past two years.
#Colts DE DeForest Buckner (neck) will not travel with the team to Berlin and is out for Sunday’s game.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 6, 2025
Who replaces him?
Indianapolis Colts, Adetomiwa Adebawore and Neville Gallimore
Oct 26, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Adetomiwa Adebawore (95) celebrates with Indianapolis Colts linebacker Germaine Pratt (53) after a sack during the fourth quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images
Adetomiwa Adebawore and Neville Gallimore are expected to see an expanded role alongside Grover Stewart. Gallimore has played the third-most snaps at the position at 35%, while Adebawore has played the fourth-most with 33%. Meanwhile, emergency backup Eric Johnson II could see an increased role after playing just 10% snaps through six games.
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