The Indianapolis Colts narrowly defeated the Washington Commanders, 22-16, in a tightly contested Week 4 matchup of the 2026 season. With both teams looking to solidify their standings, the Colts emerged victorious, thanks in part to a standout performance from their quarterback. Daniel Jones led the charge for Indianapolis, throwing for 375 yards and a touchdown, while Josh Downs was his favorite target, racking up 146 receiving yards. Despite a strong effort from the Commanders' Jacory Croskey-Merritt, who rushed for 84 yards, it was the Colts' aerial attack that made the difference on the scoreboard. Defensively, the Colts were formidable, with Cam Taylor-Britt contributing eight tackles and DeForest Buckner notching two sacks to apply consistent pressure on the Commanders’ offense. The game’s turning point came in the fourth quarter when Buckner’s sack led to a crucial turnover on downs, allowing the Colts to maintain their slim lead and secure the win.