Indianapolis
Colts
1-2
28
FINAL
31
Washington
Commanders
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Washington Commanders narrowly defeated the Indianapolis Colts with a final score of 31-28. This hard-fought victory was crucial for the Commanders as they look to establish momentum early in the season. Both teams displayed resilience, but it was Washington that ultimately came out on top.
Jayden Daniels led the way for Washington, throwing for 162 yards while Jacory Croskey-Merritt dominated on the ground with 140 rushing yards, showcasing his ability to break tackles and extend plays. Stefon Diggs contributed significantly as well, adding 71 receiving yards to the mix, making key receptions that kept drives alive. Meanwhile, Anthony Richardson Sr of the Colts kept pace with two touchdown passes, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, Jer'Zhan Newton stood out for the Commanders with a critical sack that helped stall Colts' momentum at a pivotal moment in the game. Camryn Bynum of Indianapolis was a bright spot for his team, recording five tackles and an interception, but the Colts' defense struggled to contain Washington's offensive onslaught. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Croskey-Merritt broke free for a long touchdown run, sealing the victory for Washington and leaving the Colts searching for answers.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 10 | 7 | 162 | 1 | 1 | 106.2 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 14 | 10 | 153 | 2 | 1 | 116.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 18 | 140 | 7.8 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 6 | 50 | 8.3 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 8 | 40 | 5.0 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Ben Sinnott | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Omenihu | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Moody | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 53 |
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Prater | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

