Indianapolis
Colts
2-1
12
FINAL
35
Washington
Commanders
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Washington Commanders topped the Indianapolis Colts 35-12 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. This victory not only boosts the Commanders' standing but also showcases their offensive firepower and defensive prowess as they look to solidify their playoff aspirations.
Leading the charge for Washington was quarterback Jayden Daniels, who threw for 201 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating precision and poise throughout the game. His connection with tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo was particularly effective, as Okonkwo racked up 82 receiving yards, helping to keep the chains moving. Additionally, Jacory Croskey-Merritt contributed significantly on the ground with 81 rushing yards, creating a balanced offensive attack.
On the defensive side, the Commanders made their presence felt with a strong performance. Daron Payne led the team in tackles, while Leo Chenal recorded a sack that disrupted the Colts' rhythm. The turning point came when Trey Amos intercepted a pass, halting a potential scoring drive and allowing Washington to further extend their lead, ultimately sealing the game in their favor.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 8 | 7 | 88% | 201 | 3 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 4 | 3 | 75% | 54 | 1 | 1 | 116.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 5 | 81 | 16.2 | 4 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | — | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 8 | 24 | 3.0 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Ashton Dulin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 2 | 82 | 41.0 | 66 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 3 | 66 | 22.0 | 28 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 6 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 1 | 49 | 49.0 | 1 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 27 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 13 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Mo Alie-Cox | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Reaves | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kain Medrano | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

