Commanders fall to Colts 30–13 in London as Mariota leaves injured

Washington lost 30–13 to Indianapolis on Sunday, October 4, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, dropping to 1–3 after Marcus Mariota left with a knee injury.

Mariota exited during Washington’s second offensive series, according to the Commanders’ game report. Rookie Athan Kaliakmanis took over and completed 15 of 33 passes for 186 yards, one touchdown and one interception.

Drew Stevens made field goals of 31 and 29 yards to give Washington a 6–0 lead. Indianapolis moved ahead 10–6 by halftime and extended its advantage after a Kaliakmanis interception set up a Jonathan Taylor touchdown.

Kaliakmanis connected with Treylon Burks for a 47-yard touchdown that cut the deficit to 17–13. The Colts answered with the game’s final 13 points.

Taylor rushed for 95 yards and two touchdowns. Daniel Jones added a four-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter as Indianapolis pulled away.

Sources: Official report.

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