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Commanders report card: Team grades in NFL Week 4 loss vs. Colts

Well, that didn’t go according to script. The Commanders worked with a rookie quarterback in Athan Kaliakmanis for most of Sunday’s game, so it’s no shock that Washington suffered a 30-13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts at Tottenham Stadium in…

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 8:26 PM
Commanders report card: Team grades in NFL Week 4 loss vs. Colts
Key Things to Know
  • Writer Scott Bair graded the Washington Commanders' performance across various units following their Week 4 defeat against the Colts.
  • The Indianapolis Colts defeated the Washington Commanders 30-13 in London, sending Washington to a 1-3 record.
  • Bair gave Washington's rushing attack a D grade after Bill Croskey-Merritt managed just 15 yards on nine carries.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Washington Commanders fell to a 1-3 record following a 30-13 loss against the Indianapolis Colts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Playing with rookie quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis for most of the contest, Washington struggled to sustain offensive momentum against Indianapolis.

Evaluating the team's performance, writer Scott Bair handed out grades including a D for the rushing offense and a C-plus for the passing game. Bair awarded B grades to Washington's pass defense, special teams, and Dan Quinn's coaching staff despite mounting team injuries.

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