The Indianapolis Colts came away with their second consecutive win, this time defeating the Washington Commanders in London.
Now 2-2 on the season, let's highlight the studs and duds from the Colts' performance in Week 4.
Stud: Jonathan Taylor and Seth McGowan
The run game was the bright spot for the Colts' offense in this game. Taylor nearly hit the 100-yard mark on 20 carries, and McGowan had some drive-extending runs early on. As a duo, the Colts' backs averaged 4.7 yards per carry. With the passing game struggling, a greater reliance on the run game early on needs to be a priority.
Dud: Daniel Jones and the passing game
Jones and the passing game would average just over 4.0 yards per pass attempt -- that's not a lot. Jones had several off-target throws, looked uncomfortable in the pocket, and made some poor decisions.
He also lost another fumble and threw an interception.
Stud: DT DeForest Buckner
As is often the case, it was another disruptive day for DeForest Buckner. He made several tackles in the run game, including one for a loss. He also recorded two quarterback hits and deflected a pass. Beyond the stat sheet, his presence helps open up opportunities for those around him with the attention he draws and push he creates.
Dud: CB Sauce Gardner
It wasn't Gardner's best day. He allowed completions of 48 yards and 47 yards, one of which went for a touchdown. Gardner was also penalized on fourth down, extending the Commanders' drive in the fourth quarter.
Stud: Colts' red zone defense
Washington was 0-for-2 in the red zone. Those visits came early in the game and resulted in two field goals. Rather than the Colts being down 14-0, it was only 6-0. In addition to those stops, Indianapolis had a fourth-down stop in the first half that set the offense up with good field position, leading to a Colts touchdown. The Colts' fourth-quarter touchdown also began with good field position off a punt, following a defensive possession that backed the Commanders' offense up.
With the offense struggling to move the ball, the defense helped keep the game close early on and helped the offense start with the ball in some advantageous situations.
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: Studs and duds from Colts' Week 4 win over Commanders
