Taylor runs for 2 TDs and Colts beat Commanders 30-13 in London

Jonathan Taylor dominated the field as he rushed for two touchdowns and 95 yards on 20 carries, leading the Indianapolis Colts to a 30-13 victory over the Washington Commanders. The game took place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, marking the 13th NFL match held in London. The Commanders lost yet another quarterback to injury, with starting quarterback Jayden Daniels sidelined and Marcus Mariota coming in as a replacement.

The Colts' defense was solid, preventing the Commanders from capitalizing on two red zone opportunities in the first quarter. Washington settled for field goals, and their third-string rookie quarterback, Athan Kaliakmanis, made an early play by throwing a touchdown pass to Treylon Burks, cutting the Colts' lead to 17-13.

Kaliakmanis later intercepted Daniel Jones, allowing the Colts to quickly capitalize. Linebacker Jaylon Carroll picked off Kaliakmanis' pass at the Washington 27 and returned it to the 20-yard line, setting up Taylor's second touchdown run and extending the Colts' lead to 17-6. In the fourth quarter, Spencer Shrader connected with Burks on a 47-yard touchdown pass, making the score 17-13.

Shrader added a 44-yard field goal, extending Indianapolis' lead to 30-13. Kaliakmanis completed 15 of 33 passes for 186 yards with one touchdown and an interception. The Colts led 10-6 at halftime, after Taylor's first 5-yard touchdown run and Shrader's 48-yard field goal.