Indianapolis
Colts
0-3
51
FINAL
8
Washington
Commanders
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the Indianapolis Colts crushed the Washington Commanders 51-8 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. This matchup featured high stakes for both teams, but the Colts showcased their offensive firepower and defensive strength to secure a decisive victory.
Bryce Young led the charge for Indianapolis, throwing for 189 yards and a touchdown, while Saquon Barkley put on a show with a staggering 161 rushing yards and 77 receiving yards. Barkley’s versatility was a key factor, keeping the Commanders' defense on its heels throughout the game. The Colts' offense was relentless, scoring at will and putting the game out of reach early.
Defensively, the Colts were just as impressive, with Jessie Bates III making a significant impact by snagging two interceptions. The turning point of the game came when Bates intercepted a pass in the first half, leading to a quick touchdown that widened the gap and demoralized the Commanders. While Aaron Donald recorded two sacks for Washington, their defensive efforts were overshadowed by the Colts' explosive offensive display.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 18 | 12 | 67% | 189 | 1 | 0 | 119.9 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 29 | 5 | 17% | 69 | 1 | 7 | 11.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 17 | 161 | 9.5 | 19 | 4 | 65 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 6 | 120 | 20.0 | 17 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 2 | -13 | -6.5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 4 | 77 | 19.3 | 62 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 2 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 7 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 10 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 13 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 3 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Scott | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K'Lavon Chaisson | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Ward | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyree Wilson | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 3 | 4 | 6 | 47 |
| Cam Little | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

