Colts at Commanders
Washington Commanders 38, Indianapolis Colts 17 ยท ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐
Final Score
Colts 17 2 TD ยท 1 FG ยท 2 XP
Commanders 38 5 TD ยท 1 FG ยท 3 XPJayden Daniels 294 yds passingJacory Croskey-Merritt 67 yds rushingTyler Warren 115 yds receivingTotal yards 219 ยท 380Passing yards 178 ยท 279Rushing yards 41 ยท 101Completions 8/17 ยท 19/21Yards per carry 5.1 ยท 7.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat ยท 1d ago
In a decisive Week 4 showdown, the Washington Commanders topped the Indianapolis Colts with a final score of 38-17, solidifying their position in the 2026 season. The victory was crucial for Washington as they look to build momentum heading into the heart of the season.
Jayden Daniels was the standout performer for the Commanders, throwing for 294 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the offense. Jacory Croskey-Merritt added a solid ground game with 67 rushing yards, while Tyler Warren of the Colts put on a valiant effort with 115 receiving yards despite the loss.
The Commanders' defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, highlighted by Jessie Bates III, who snagged two crucial interceptions that shifted the momentum in Washington's favor. The game turned decisively in the second quarter when the Commanders forced a turnover, leading to a touchdown that extended their lead and put the Colts on their heels. With a combination of offensive firepower and defensive tenacity, Washington secured a strong victory at home.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 17 |
| Commanders | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 38 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | ||||||
| Daniel JonesQB | 8/17 | 47% | 210 | 1 | 3 | 72.7 |
| Commanders | ||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 19/21 | 90% | 294 | 3 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Daniel JonesQB | 1 | 36 | 36.0 | โ | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 7 | 5 | 0.7 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Ashton DulinWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler WarrenTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||||
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 8 | 67 | 8.4 | 17 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 2 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jayden DanielsQB | 4 | 6 | 1.5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rachaad WhiteHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin LaneWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Tyler WarrenTE | 4 | 115 | 28.8 | 84 | 1 | 73 | 0 |
| Josh DownsWR | 3 | 75 | 25.0 | 22 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Keenan AllenWR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | โ | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||||
| Terry McLaurinWR | 6 | 111 | 18.5 | 67 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 17 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 1 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Stefon DiggsWR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 34 | 2 | 33 | 0 |
| Rachaad WhiteHB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 20 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jaylin LaneWR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Taysom HillTE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||
| Adetomiwa AdebaworeDT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward SrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin WalleyCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. HaulcySS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn BynumFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik HookerFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan GaryLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Geno StoneFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover StewartDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon CarliesWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter WohlerSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu LatuLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan NewtonDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce GardnerCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Odafe OwehLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick CrossSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Moro OjomoDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony JeffersonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine PrattWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan MartinFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny StylesMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon HumphreyCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||
| Spencer ShraderK | 1/1 | 2 | 39 |
| Commanders | |||
| Drew StevensK | 1/1 | 3 | 32 |