Indianapolis
Colts
1-1
28
FINAL
38
Washington
Commanders
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Washington Commanders narrowly defeated the Indianapolis Colts with a final score of 38-28, keeping their playoff hopes alive in the 2026 season. Both teams brought their A-game, but it was the Commanders who emerged victorious in this high-stakes contest.
Quarterback Jayden Daniels was the star of the night for Washington, throwing for an impressive 464 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with receivers under pressure. Jaylin Lane also had a standout performance, leading the receiving corps with 95 yards. Meanwhile, Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. fought valiantly, rushing for 95 yards, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Commanders' offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Commanders made key plays that shifted the momentum of the game, highlighted by Odafe Oweh's 1.5 sacks and Rasul Douglas' crucial interception, which helped stall a Colts drive late in the game. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Washington’s defense forced a fumble, allowing them to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the victory. The Commanders' ability to execute in critical moments proved decisive in this hard-fought battle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 35 | 24 | 464 | 5 | 1 | 138.9 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 26 | 10 | 233 | 0 | 2 | 39.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 4 | 95 | 23.8 | 2 | 77 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 13 | 66 | 5.1 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 8 | 21 | 2.6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 2 | 95 | 47.5 | 2 | 67 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 5 | 89 | 17.8 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 5 | 79 | 15.8 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 4 | 75 | 18.8 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 2 | 67 | 33.5 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 1 | 48 | 48.0 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 0 | 34 | 1 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K'Lavon Chaisson | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Wohler | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caden Curry | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Johnathan Edwards | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kain Medrano | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Walley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 34 |
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 31 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

