The Pluses and the Minuses — Colts 30, Commanders 13 (London)

The Pluses and the Minuses — Colts 30, Commanders 13

Sport DMV's postgame ledger from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Washington fell 30-13 and is 1-3 (ESPN).

The Pluses

• Oweh's opening punch — Strip-sack of Daniel Jones on Indy's first drive; Oweh recovered at the IND 21 and Stevens made it 3-0.
• Early scoreboard — Two Drew Stevens field goals built a 6-0 first-quarter lead before Indianapolis answered.
• Douglas' ball — Rasul Douglas intercepted Jones (intended for Dulin) at the WAS 34 in the second quarter.
• Rookie spark — Athan Kaliakmanis to Treylon Burks, 47 yards, Washington's only touchdown.
• Ekeler active — Austin Ekeler returned and posted 4 carries for 29 yards.
• Yardage edge — Commanders out-gained the Colts 317-257 even in the loss.

The Minuses

• Mariota exits — Starter left injured on a sack after 3-of-4 for 46 yards; the offense never found a second gear.
• Red zone blank — Washington 0-for-2 inside the 20; Indianapolis 3-for-3.
• Third-down stall — 2-of-15 on third down (Colts 5-of-16).
• Penalty pile — 10 flags for 84 yards vs Indianapolis' 1-for-5.
• Taylor / Jones finish — Jonathan Taylor two rushing TDs; Daniel Jones a 4-yard rushing score as the lead ballooned.
• Only one TD — A single explosive play could not cover a half of stalled drives.

Sport DMV read

The takeaway start was the version of this team London needed. The red-zone and third-down numbers were the version that is 1-3. Giants week at Northwest has to flip those two columns.

Full narrative: Colts 30-13 analysis. The Commanders page is the hub.

*Sunday postgame desk, Oct. 4, 2026. Box from ESPN. Series: The Pluses and the Minuses No. 1.*