Colts Beat Commanders 30-13 in London Behind Jonathan Taylor

The Indianapolis Colts defeated the Washington Commanders 30-13 behind Jonathan Taylor’s two rushing touchdowns, overcoming an early deficit to take control of Sunday’s NFL London matchup. In front of 60,907 fans at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 4, 2026, Indianapolis scored 10 points in each of the final three quarters and returned to .500.

The Week 4 regular-season victory moved the Colts to 2-2, while Washington slipped to 1-3. Although the Commanders were the designated home team, this contest unfolded at a neutral site in London, England.

Colts Turn an Early Deficit Into a Comfortable Finish

Washington had the better opening quarter, taking a 6-0 lead while keeping Indianapolis off the scoreboard. That advantage did not survive the second period: the Colts answered with 10 points and held the Commanders scoreless to enter halftime ahead 10-6.

That second-quarter turnaround changed the shape of the afternoon. Indianapolis no longer needed to chase the score, and Washington’s early defensive success gave way to three consecutive quarters in which the Colts reached double figures.

The third quarter kept the contest competitive. Washington added seven points, but Indianapolis countered with another 10, leaving the Colts ahead 20-13 entering the fourth. A one-score margin meant the Commanders still had a route back into the game; Indianapolis had not yet secured a comfortable finish.

Then came the decisive closing quarter. The Colts outscored Washington 10-0, extending their advantage to 17 points while preventing a late comeback. There was no overtime or last-second winning drive required—Indianapolis finished the job by pairing more scoring with a scoreless final period from its opponent.

Key Performers: Taylor Leads the Way

Jonathan Taylor, Colts: His supplied stat line was 20 CAR, 95 YDS, 2 TD. Taylor led the game in rushing yards and averaged 4.75 yards per carry. His two touchdowns provided a substantial part of Indianapolis’s scoring, making him the central individual performer in the victory.

Athan Kaliakmanis, Commanders: Washington’s passing leader finished with 15/33, 186 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT. The touchdown gave the Commanders a scoring contribution through the air, but the interception was a turnover on an afternoon when their offense produced only 13 points. His completion rate was 45.5%.

Dyami Brown, Commanders: Brown led the game in receiving yards with 3 REC, 65 YDS, averaging approximately 21.7 yards per reception. Those gains supplied a downfield element, though Washington could not translate its receiving leader’s production into enough scoring. His receiving touchdown total and Indianapolis’s quarterback line were not included in the supplied leaders summary.

NerdSports Stat: After trailing 6-0 through one quarter, Indianapolis outscored Washington 30-7 over the remaining three quarters—a 23-point swing.

What Comes Next

Indianapolis now has a level record as it works toward contention in the AFC South. Washington needs a response to avoid losing further ground in the NFC East. Both return to action Sunday, October 11, at 10:00 AM PDT: the Colts host the Pittsburgh Steelers, while the Commanders host the New York Giants in a division matchup.

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