The Colts should catch a break from the London skies on Sunday, and that matters in a matchup like this.
At Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the Week 4 meeting between Indianapolis and Washington is set up for dry conditions, with the Weather Channel calling for just a 20 percent chance of rain, wind around 8 mph, and temperatures in the late 60s or low 70s Fahrenheit. That works out to 19 to 22 degrees Celsius, which ought to make for a comfortable afternoon for fans in the stands.
That’s especially welcome for the Colts, because weather can tilt a game in subtle ways. The Commanders handled rough conditions in Week 3 against the Seattle Seahawks, but Indianapolis is built a little differently, with its home games usually played in a covered stadium if needed. If the rain had shown up in London, that could have worked more in Washington’s favor.
Instead, the forecast points toward an advantage for Indy. Washington’s run defense is solid, but Jonathan Taylor is a different problem entirely, and the Colts should be able to lean on him for steady yardage along with a couple of explosive plays. That would take some pressure off Daniel Jones, who may have to work mostly in the short and intermediate game while the team again goes without explosive wide receiver Alec Pierce.
If the Colts’ receivers can stay sure-footed on a dry field, there should be room to attack a Commanders secondary that has been bad through three games.
There’s another reason Indianapolis has reason to like this setup: its defense looked much better in Week 3 against a shaky Houston Texans offense. Even if Washington had started quarterback Jayden Daniels, a repeat of that level from the Colts could keep the Commanders in check.
Kickoff is set for 9:30 am ET, which is 14:30 BST. For Colts fans making the trip, the forecast should make the day even better - and maybe leave room for a celebration meal outdoors after the game.
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