Indianapolis Colts vs Washington Commanders Predictions October 4, 2026
Indianapolis will beat Washington, Colts 24, Commanders 20, in this low-confidence forecast. Jayden Daniels’ unresolved elbow injury is the strongest reason to favor Indianapolis, with Daniel Jones first on the Colts’ unofficial depth chart. The supplied Colts -3.5 (-110) and total of 47 offer no demonstrated betting edge from the personnel evidence, so the official SportsJaw wager is Pass.
Indianapolis Colts vs Washington Commanders prediction and best bet
Indianapolis is the winner pick for this October 4 matchup in the 2026 NFL season. Washington’s September 28 update left Daniels’ Sunday availability unsettled, even though he subsequently appeared first on the unofficial Week 4 depth chart. That uncertainty tips a close forecast toward the Colts.
The distinction between winning and covering matters here. A Colts 24, Commanders 20 projection puts Indianapolis only half a point beyond the supplied spread. It is a plausible game forecast, but too fragile a margin to justify laying -3.5 (-110). Washington’s points are not an automatic bargain either: its quarterback situation remains central to the matchup. Best bet: Pass.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game: Indianapolis Colts at Washington Commanders, Week 4 of the 2026 NFL season.
Kickoff: Sunday, October 4, at 9:30 a.m. ET.
Location and television: London; NFL Network.
Quarterbacks: Daniel Jones and Jayden Daniels are first on their respective unofficial depth charts. Daniels’ game availability remains unsettled in the September 28 injury update.
SportsJaw spread: Colts -3.5 (-110); Commanders +3.5 (-108).