Indianapolis
Colts
1-2
6
FINAL
21
Washington
Commanders
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 4 matchup, the Washington Commanders topped the Indianapolis Colts with a final score of 21-6, solidifying their grip on the early season. With both teams vying for a stronger position in the playoff race, the Commanders delivered a commanding performance to improve their record.
Jayden Daniels was the standout performer for Washington, throwing for 201 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to execute the game plan effectively. Stefon Diggs was his favorite target, racking up an impressive 122 receiving yards, while Jacory Croskey-Merritt contributed significantly on the ground with 83 rushing yards, helping the Commanders maintain offensive momentum throughout the game.
Defensively, the Commanders were relentless, led by Sonny Styles who recorded nine total tackles. Jer'Zhan Newton's pressure resulted in a sack, while the secondary effectively contained the Colts, allowing only a single touchdown. The turning point came in the second quarter when Washington scored back-to-back touchdowns, establishing a lead that proved insurmountable for Indianapolis.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 20 | 13 | 65% | 201 | 2 | 3 | 91.8 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 24 | 11 | 46% | 194 | 0 | 2 | 39.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 12 | 83 | 6.9 | 15 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 9 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 12 | 22 | 1.8 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 6 | 122 | 20.3 | 39 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 2 | 61 | 30.5 | 7 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Marlin Klein | TE | 2 | 54 | 27.0 | 22 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 9 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 20 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Owens | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Wohler | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yetur Gross-Matos | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

