NFL Week 4 questions, takeaways: Colts defeat the Commanders in London

Week 4’s Sunday slate of the 2026 NFL season began in London with the Indianapolis Colts defeating the Washington Commanders 30-13 after a slow start. The ESPN “NFL Nation” report frames the win as a step back toward .500 for Indianapolis, now addressing concerns about QB Daniel Jones, who threw two more turnovers Sunday after three in the win over the Texans. The piece also credits defensive improvements for a second consecutive week, while noting neither of the offenses faced by the Colts has shown much explosiveness. Defensive tackle DeForest Buckner is singled out for continued impact after returning from delicate neck surgery. Buckner is described as pressuring Washington quarterbacks, stuffing runs, and forcing disruption, including chasing Marcus Mariota on a scramble.