Indianapolis
Colts
1-2
33
FINAL
31
Washington
Commanders
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 showdown, the Indianapolis Colts narrowly defeated the Washington Commanders 33-31, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for a critical win, the stakes were high, and the action did not disappoint.
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. spearheaded the offense, throwing for 267 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to find the end zone when it mattered most. Deion Burks emerged as his top target, racking up 105 receiving yards and providing crucial plays throughout the game. Meanwhile, Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt made his mark with 110 rushing yards, keeping Washington competitive until the final whistle.
Defensively, the Colts made key contributions that ultimately swung the game in their favor. A.J. Haulcy led the team with five total tackles, while Jaylon Carlies recorded a crucial sack at a pivotal moment. Sauce Gardner's interception further sealed the victory, as the Colts' defense stepped up when it counted, forcing the Commanders to play catch-up in the closing moments.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 23 | 14 | 61% | 267 | 4 | 1 | 122.6 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 22 | 12 | 55% | 247 | 3 | 1 | 114.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 8 | 110 | 13.8 | 9 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 10 | 53 | 5.3 | 15 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 11 | 40 | 3.6 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deion Burks | WR | 3 | 105 | 35.0 | 13 | 2 | 56 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 5 | 102 | 20.4 | 39 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 4 | 94 | 23.5 | 34 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | — | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 2 | 64 | 32.0 | 10 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 27 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 6 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | — | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deatrich Wise Jr | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Ajiake | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Magee | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 34 |
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 66 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

