Indianapolis
Colts
1-2
23
FINAL
7
Washington
Commanders
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Indianapolis Colts secured a convincing 23-7 victory over the Washington Commanders in Week 4 of the 2026 season. This win not only boosts the Colts' confidence but also solidifies their position within the playoff race as they continue to build momentum in the early stages of the season.
Colts quarterback Daniel Jones led the charge with 190 passing yards, effectively managing the game and connecting with receiver Alec Pierce for a standout performance that resulted in 142 receiving yards. Meanwhile, running back Jonathan Taylor dominated on the ground, racking up an impressive 179 rushing yards, providing a consistent offensive threat that the Commanders struggled to contain.
Defensively, the Colts made their presence felt, with DeForest Buckner notching two total tackles and Camryn Bynum sealing the game with a crucial interception. The turning point came when the Colts' defense forced the Commanders into a turnover, allowing Indianapolis to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win. With a balanced offensive attack and a solid defensive effort, the Colts executed their game plan to perfection.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Jones | QB | 11 | 8 | 73% | 190 | 1 | 0 | 145.0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 16 | 5 | 31% | 54 | 1 | 1 | 36.9 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 2 | 1 | 50% | 26 | 0 | 0 | 95.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 14 | 179 | 12.8 | 56 | 2 | 73 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Dulin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Pierce | WR | 4 | 142 | 35.5 | 53 | 1 | 82 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | — | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 27 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 7 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 30 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Mo Alie-Cox | TE | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | — | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daron Payne | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerry Tillery | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

