Jonathan Taylor powered Indianapolis with 95 yards and two touchdowns as the Colts pulled away from a shorthanded Washington team for a 30-13 win on October 4, 2026, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, improving to 2-2.
Quarter-by-Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IND | 0 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 30 |
| WSH | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
Washington opened the afternoon with two field goals, but once Indianapolis settled in, the game started leaning heavily toward the Colts. Marcus Mariota was already filling in for the injured Jayden Daniels before a knee injury knocked him out too, forcing seventh-round rookie Athan Kaliakmanis into his first NFL action. Indianapolis responded by leaning on Jonathan Taylor, who ran for 95 yards and two touchdowns — both from exactly 5 yards out,… Hopefully Jayden Daniels lets that slide. Taylor kept Washington’s defense working all afternoon, while Daniel Jones didn’t need to be spectacular through the air. He finished with 143 passing yards and an interception, then added a 4-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth to stretch the lead to 27-13.
Washington actually outgained Indianapolis 317-257, but the Commanders couldn’t turn yards into sustained offense. They finished 2-of-15 on third down, 1-of-4 on fourth and committed 10 penalties for 84 yards. Kaliakmanis gave them life with a 47-yard touchdown to Treylon Burks, but Jaylon Carlies picked him off, Justin Walley recorded a sack and the Colts repeatedly shut drives down when Washington needed points. Spencer Shrader handled everything else, drilling field goals from 48, 52 and 44 yards as Indianapolis kept adding distance. Taylor carried the offense, the defense made life miserable for Washington’s emergency quarterback situation, and special teams made sure every stalled Colts drive still had a chance to hurt.
Postgame Statistical Breakdown
Team Stats
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 30 | 13 |
| Total Offensive Yards | 257 | 317 |
| Passing Yards | 129 | 217 |
| Rushing Yards | 128 | 100 |
| Total Plays | 66 | 61 |
| Yards Per Play | 3.9 | 5.2 |
| First Downs | 17 | 12 |
| Third Downs | 5-16 | 2-15 |
| Third-Down % | 31.3% | 13.3% |
| Fourth Downs | 1-1 | 1-4 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Total Offensive TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Interceptions Thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Fumbles Lost | 1 | 0 |
| Sacks Allowed | 2 | 2 |
| Penalties | 1 | 10 |
| Penalty Yards | 5 | 84 |
| Time of Possession | 30:40 | 29:20 |
Passing
Indianapolis Colts
- Daniel Jones — 19/34, 55.9%, 143 YDS, 0 TD, 1 INT, 4.2 YPA, 2 SACK, 53.9 RTG
Washington Commanders
- Athan Kaliakmanis — 15/33, 45.5%, 186 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT, 5.6 YPA, 1 SACK, 60.9 RTG
Rushing
Indianapolis Colts
- Jonathan Taylor — 20 CAR, 95 YDS, 4.8 AVG, 2 TD, LONG 12
- Seth McGowan — 6 CAR, 31 YDS, 5.2 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 11
Washington Commanders
- Marcus Mariota — 1 CAR, 35 YDS, 35.0 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 35
- Austin Ekeler — 4 CAR, 29 YDS, 7.3 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 10
Receiving
Indianapolis Colts
- Laquon Treadwell — 5 REC, 6 TGT, 42 YDS, 8.4 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 13
- Tyler Warren — 5 REC, 5 TGT, 41 YDS, 8.2 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 13
- Ashton Dulin — 3 REC, 6 TGT, 29 YDS, 9.7 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 23
- Josh Downs — 3 REC, 4 TGT, 16 YDS, 5.3 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 9
- Seth McGowan — 1 REC, 2 TGT, 7 YDS, 7.0 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 7
Washington Commanders
- Dyami Brown — 3 REC, 4 TGT, 65 YDS, 21.7 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 48
- Treylon Burks — 1 REC, 3 TGT, 47 YDS, 47.0 AVG, 1 TD, LONG 47
- Stefon Diggs — 5 REC, 9 TGT, 35 YDS, 7.0 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 10
- Jacory Croskey-Merritt — 2 REC, 4 TGT, 35 YDS, 17.5 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 35
- Antonio Williams — 3 REC, 8 TGT, 21 YDS, 7.0 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 9
Scoring Plays
| Qtr | Clock | Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 12:57 | Washington Commanders | Drew Stevens 31-yard field goal | IND 0, WSH 3 |
| Q1 | 6:21 | Washington Commanders | Drew Stevens 29-yard field goal | IND 0, WSH 6 |
| Q2 | 3:23 | Indianapolis Colts | Jonathan Taylor 5-yard run (Spencer Shrader kick) | IND 7, WSH 6 |
| Q2 | 0:00 | Indianapolis Colts | Spencer Shrader 48-yard field goal | IND 10, WSH 6 |
| Q3 | 12:45 | Indianapolis Colts | Jonathan Taylor 5-yard run (Spencer Shrader kick) | IND 17, WSH 6 |
| Q3 | 10:39 | Washington Commanders | Treylon Burks 47-yard pass from Athan Kaliakmanis (Drew Stevens kick) | IND 17, WSH 13 |
| Q3 | 7:03 | Indianapolis Colts | Spencer Shrader 52-yard field goal | IND 20, WSH 13 |
| Q4 | 11:38 | Indianapolis Colts | Daniel Jones 4-yard run (Spencer Shrader kick) | IND 27, WSH 13 |
| Q4 | 5:48 | Indianapolis Colts | Spencer Shrader 44-yard field goal | IND 30, WSH 13 |
Defense
Indianapolis Colts
- Justin Walley — 8 TOT, 5 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 SACK, 1 QBH
- Jaylon Carlies — 5 TOT, 3 SOLO, 1 INT, 7 INT YDS, 1 PD
- DeForest Buckner — 4 TOT, 2 SOLO, 1 TFL, 3 QBH, 1 PD
- Laiatu Latu — 3 TOT, 1 SOLO, 0.5 SACK, 4 QBH
- Grover Stewart — 6 TOT, 2 SOLO, 2 TFL
- Akeem Davis-Gaither — 8 TOT, 5 SOLO
- Jerry Tillery — 5 TOT, 1 SOLO, 1 TFL
- Adetomiwa Adebawore — 1 TOT, 0.5 SACK, 2 QBH
- Charvarius Ward — 1 TOT, 1 SOLO, 3 PD
- A.J. Haulcy — 3 TOT, 2 SOLO, 1 PD
Washington Commanders
- Rasul Douglas — 6 TOT, 5 SOLO, 1 INT, 3 INT YDS, 1 PD
- Odafe Oweh — 1 TOT, 1 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 SACK, 1 QBH, 1 FR
- Amik Robertson — 9 TOT, 7 SOLO, 1 PD
- Jeremy Reaves — 8 TOT, 4 SOLO
- Sonny Styles — 8 TOT, 4 SOLO
- Daron Payne — 4 TOT, 3 SOLO, 2 QBH
- K’Lavon Chaisson — 4 TOT, 0.5 SACK, 1 QBH
- Frankie Luvu — 5 TOT, 1 SOLO, 1 TFL
- Javon Kinlaw — 3 TOT, 3 SOLO, 2 PD
- Tim Settle — 2 TOT, 0.5 SACK, 1 QBH
Kick Returns
Indianapolis Colts
- Seth McGowan — 4 KR, 102 YDS, 25.5 AVG, LONG 29, 0 TD
Washington Commanders
- Dyami Brown — 3 KR, 82 YDS, 27.3 AVG, LONG 37, 0 TD
Punt Returns
Indianapolis Colts
Not available.
Washington Commanders
- Jaylin Lane — 2 PR, 17 YDS, 8.5 AVG, LONG 9, 0 TD
