Indianapolis
Colts
3-0
62
FINAL
40
Washington
Commanders
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 showdown, the Indianapolis Colts triumphed over the Washington Commanders with a final score of 62-40, solidifying their position as a powerhouse in the 2026 season. With both teams vying for momentum, the Colts showcased their offensive firepower in a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Jared Goff delivered an explosive performance, throwing for an astonishing 480 yards and finding the end zone seven times. Meanwhile, Jonathan Taylor complemented Goff's aerial assault with a solid ground game, rushing for 155 yards, while Arian Smith emerged as a standout receiver, racking up 241 yards. Together, they formed an offensive juggernaut that Washington struggled to contain.
Defensively, the Colts made their presence felt with key contributions from Matthew Judon, who recorded two sacks, and Kalen DeLoach, who picked off a pass. The turning point came when Indianapolis capitalized on a crucial turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory. While Blake Cashman led the Commanders with five tackles, it was the Colts' defensive playmaking that proved decisive in this high-scoring affair.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | QB | 28 | 23 | 82% | 480 | 7 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 32 | 16 | 50% | 377 | 5 | 2 | 106.3 |
| Marcus Mariota | QB | 13 | 9 | 69% | 119 | 1 | 0 | 123.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 15 | 155 | 10.3 | 104 | 1 | 76 | 1 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Marcus Mariota | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arian Smith | WR | 6 | 241 | 40.2 | 71 | 4 | 67 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 4 | 138 | 34.5 | 32 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 8 | 133 | 16.6 | 13 | 2 | 35 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 8 | 114 | 14.3 | 22 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 4 | 89 | 22.3 | 77 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 5 | 71 | 14.2 | 36 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 16 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 1 | 39 | 39.0 | 9 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 14 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 6 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Tyler Lockett | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Judon | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kalen DeLoach | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jimmie Ward | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| George Karlaftis | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Rolder | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffrey Bassa | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Korie Black | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ephesians Prysock | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

