Indianapolis
Colts
1-2
57
FINAL
36
Washington
Commanders
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring affair, the Indianapolis Colts topped the Washington Commanders 57-36 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. The Colts showcased their offensive prowess, solidifying their position in the league with a commanding victory that keeps them in contention for a playoff spot. Meanwhile, the Commanders faced a tough challenge, struggling to keep pace with the explosive Colts' attack.
Leading the charge for Indianapolis was quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr, who threw for an impressive 354 yards and five touchdowns. Running back Jonathan Taylor added to the offensive onslaught with a dominant 156 rushing yards, while wide receiver Alec Pierce made his mark with 145 receiving yards, further emphasizing the Colts' balanced offensive attack. The trio's performance was a key factor in the Colts' ability to put points on the board consistently.
Defensively, the Colts were able to make crucial stops when it mattered, with Sauce Gardner leading the team in tackles with four. The turning point came when Bryce Boettcher intercepted a pass, halting a potential scoring drive for Washington and allowing Indianapolis to extend their lead. Despite Odafe Oweh's two sacks for the Commanders, the Colts' defense maintained control, ultimately sealing the game and securing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 26 | 15 | 354 | 5 | 0 | 141.8 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 29 | 18 | 267 | 2 | 1 | 100.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 14 | 156 | 11.1 | 3 | 62 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 4 | 72 | 18.0 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Pierce | WR | 4 | 145 | 36.3 | 2 | 67 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 7 | 117 | 16.7 | 3 | 30 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 6 | 93 | 15.5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 1 | 42 | 42.0 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Bryce Boettcher | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Percy Butler | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Wohler | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| K'Lavon Chaisson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Austin Brown | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Scott | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arden Key | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 48 |
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 43 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

