Key takeaways from Washington Commanders loss to Indianapolis Colts - Hogs Haven
The Washington Commanders suffered a 30-13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in London amid significant quarterback injuries. Despite the adversity and a makeshift roster, the team remained competitive for parts of the game.
Why it matters
It illustrates the impact of injury-related roster instability on professional sports performance and team morale.
BOX SCORE
The Commanders had to deal with some adversity trying to reach an even record during Sunday morning’s game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Jayden Daniels practiced some this week and then wasn’t able to go, as expected after a dislocated left elbow suffered in Week 2. Washington felt super comfortable with Marcus Mariota calling offensive signals and could hold a similar game plan with mobile quarterbacks capable of making all the pre-snaps checks required of David Blough’s offense.
Then the Commanders had to handle another quarterback blow. Like, playing a seventh-round pick in Athan Kaliakmanis in a real-life NFL game.
So, yeah, Washington had to deal with some adversity.
They eventually succumbed to it.
Also covering this story
3 other newsrooms covered this event. We read each version separately.
Marcus Mariota injured, third-string quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis in for Commanders - NBC Sports
NFL in London: Indianapolis Colts beat Washington Commanders 30-13 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Colts vs. Commanders score, live updates: Marcus Mariota ruled out with knee injury, QB3 Athan Kaliakmanis in for Washington - Yahoo Sports
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