The Washington Commanders are back in London, and this one comes with an early alarm clock: a 9:30 a.m. ET kickoff against the Indianapolis Colts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Washington is trying to turn a strong Week 3 performance into another win after taking down the Seattle Seahawks, 33-31. That game gave the Commanders a little bit of everything - 27 points from the offense, a Kain Medrano pick-6, and three takeaways from a defense that has still been giving up more than 30 points a game this season. If this matchup follows that script, scoring should come fast and often.
The quarterback situation adds another layer. Dan Quinn said Friday that Jayden Daniels will not play, even though he traveled with the team and practiced this week. That leaves Marcus Mariota in line to start again, and Washington will be hoping for another big outing from him.
The injury report brought some good news and some bad news for Washington. The Commanders already ruled out starters Sam Cosmi and Nick Cross, while Frankie Luvu and Chig Okonkwo are set to return after both missed the last two games. Terry McLaurin was also ruled out with a hamstring injury after being added late to the report.
Washington’s London trip is the first game there in a decade, and the last one finished in a tie. This time, the Commanders will try to leave with a result that looks a lot better than that.
The game is set for October 4th, 2026, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England. It will air on NFL Network with Dave Pasch on play-by-play, Jason Kelce and Kurt Warner as analysts, and Molly McGrath reporting from the sideline.
On the radio side, Big 100 on iHeart Radio will carry the game with Bram Weinstein, London Fletcher, and Logan Paulsen on the call. Spanish coverage will feature Moisés Linares and Juan Romero.
For listeners on Sirius XM NFL, the Colts are on XM/SXM 263 and Internet 813, while Washington is on XM/SXM 194 and Internet 831. Nationally, the game is on channel 88.
The matchup also comes with a betting line that points to a close one: Washington is listed at +4.5, with the over/under set at 46.5. Indianapolis is -230 on the moneyline, while Washington sits at +190.
Scott Jennings picked the Colts to edge it, 33-31.
Washington enters Week 4 at 1-2 after losses to the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys before beating Seattle. The Commanders’ upcoming schedule includes a Week 5 home game against the New York Giants, followed by a Monday night trip to San Francisco in Week 6 before the bye.
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