Indianapolis
Colts
1-0
28
FINAL
35
Washington
Commanders
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Washington Commanders narrowly defeated the Indianapolis Colts with a final score of 35-28. The stakes were high as both teams aimed to establish momentum early in the 2026 season, and it was the Commanders who rose to the occasion, improving their record to 3-1.
Commanders quarterback Joe Burrow led the charge, throwing for 224 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with key receivers, including Germie Bernard, who racked up 83 receiving yards. Meanwhile, Colts running back Kenneth Walker had a standout performance on the ground, amassing an impressive 281 rushing yards, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win for Indianapolis.
Defensively, the game turned when Isaiah Simmons of the Commanders intercepted a crucial pass, shifting the momentum in favor of Washington. The Colts struggled to contain the passing attack, while Rashan Gary's two sacks provided some pressure but ultimately fell short against Burrow’s poise. The combination of timely defensive plays and a potent offensive display helped the Commanders hold off the Colts and secure a hard-fought victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 17 | 11 | 65% | 224 | 2 | 0 | 147.3 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 8 | 5 | 63% | 42 | 1 | 2 | 76.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 23 | 281 | 12.2 | 39 | 3 | 83 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 21 | 102 | 4.9 | 26 | 3 | 21 | 0 |
| Austin Ekeler | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 83 | 41.5 | 43 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 15 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 6 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 9 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 12 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 17 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Austin Ekeler | HB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arik Armstead | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Owens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Mann | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

