Indianapolis
Colts
2-1
21
FINAL
7
Washington
Commanders
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 4 matchup, the Indianapolis Colts topped the Washington Commanders with a final score of 21-7, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The victory was crucial for the Colts as they look to maintain momentum in a tightly contested season.
On the offensive front, Jonathan Taylor led the charge for the Colts with 72 rushing yards, showcasing his ability to grind out tough yards and control the clock. Washington’s Jayden Daniels threw for 205 yards, but it was Antonio Williams who stood out as the top receiver with 74 yards, keeping the Commanders in the game despite the ultimately disappointing result.
Defensively, the Colts were dominant, with Laiatu Latu recording an impressive 2.5 sacks, applying relentless pressure on Daniels throughout the contest. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Latu’s sack forced a crucial turnover on downs, allowing the Colts to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory. Meanwhile, Jaylon Carlies led the Colts with three total tackles, contributing to a solid defensive performance that stifled Washington’s offensive efforts.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 21 | 12 | 57% | 205 | 0 | 2 | 50.7 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 9 | 5 | 56% | 86 | 0 | 1 | 48.6 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 10 | 72 | 7.2 | 18 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 9 | 42 | 4.7 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 4 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 5 | 36 | 7.2 | — | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Williams | WR | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 22 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 10 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 2 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 32 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 9 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 25 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Ben Sinnott | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Treylon Burks | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| K'Lavon Chaisson | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Omenihu | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

