Colts defeat Commanders 30-13 in London as Jonathan Taylor scores two touchdowns
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Washington Commanders 30-13 in London, with Jonathan Taylor rushing for two touchdowns while the Commanders played without their first-string quarterback.
The Indianapolis Colts secured a 30-13 victory over the Washington Commanders at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. Rookie quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis, thrust into the game after injuries to both starter Jayden Daniels and backup Marcus Mariota, completed long passes of 48 and 47 yards but was unable to sustain the offense. The Colts' ground attack dominated, highlighted by Jonathan Taylor's two rushing touchdowns and a rushing score by Daniel Jones.
Marcus Mariota left the game in the first quarter with a knee injury, and the Commanders also lost wide receiver Jaylin Lane to an ankle injury on a kickoff return. Daniel Jones completed 19 of 34 passes for 143 yards, recording an interception and a fumble, and did not throw a touchdown pass.
The win brings the Colts to a 2-2 record, while the Commanders fall to 1-3 and remain uncertain about their quarterback situation ahead of next week's matchup against the New York Giants.