Game Info
Kickoff: Sunday, October 4, 2026, 9:30 AM ET
Location: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, GBR
Network: NFLN
Indianapolis Colts
Quarterback
Daniel Jones: SIT, QB2 (Startable in Superflex)
The stats don’t look that great for Daniel Jones, but he looks increasingly more comfortable with each passing week. He’s still not rushing much, which isn’t surprising, so he’s mostly a Superflex option. But Indy heads to Washington London to face the ‘manders, who have been allowing opposing quarterbacks to go scorched earth, allowing the second-most points to the position. If you lost Jaxson Dart or Caleb Williams and need a solid start in 1QB, you could do much worse. But I’d much prefer to save Jones for Superflex leagues.
Running Back
Jonathan Taylor: START, RB1
Seth McGowan: SIT
DJ Giddens: SIT
Yeah, it’s obvious you’re starting Jonathan Taylor. He’s a Nitro Cold Brew at Starbucks. No nonsense, the perfect combo of smooth and powerful, and people seem to forget how good he is.
Wide Receiver
Josh Downs: START, WR2
Keenan Allen: FLEX, WR4
Keenan Allen should dress as The Grinch for Halloween, because all that man has done over the past few seasons is come to a different team and steal touchdowns. But you can’t argue with a 21.3% target share and red zone looks. Josh Downs is the Colts receiver to own right now, however. His 45.1% air yards share ranks eighth among qualifying receivers, and he’s averaging 10 targets over the Colts’ last two contests. Fire up both without hesitation in Week 4, as Washington is the top fantasy matchup for opposing wide receivers.
Tight End
Tyler Warren: START, TE1
Tyler Warren ranks in the top five in targets per game and gets a top five matchup. Start him. High five!
Defense/Special Teams
Indianapolis Colts: SIT
The Colts aren’t an option for DST despite Marcus Mariota being the likely starter. This game has sneaky shootout potential, and the implied game total was pushing 50 at the time of writing.
Washington Commanders
Quarterback
Jayden Daniels: START, QB1
Marcus Mariota: SIT, QB2 (Startable in Superflex)
Jayden Daniels returned to a limited practice, but his status for Sunday was unclear at the time of writing. But it’s simple. If he’s active, you start him. Marcus Mariota once again filled in admirably for Daniels, throwing three scores in the upset win over Seattle. Similar to Daniel Jones, if you’re in a tight spot at QB, I don’t mind starting him in 1QB. But he’s more of a Superflex play.
Running Back
Jacory Croskey-Merritt: FLEX, RB3
Rachaad White: FLEX, RB3
Austin Ekeler: SIT
Bill and Rachaad are not on an excellent adventure. Jacory Croskey-Merritt is getting the touches but is #notgood. Rachaad White has been efficient and is seeing a couple of targets a game, but is barely averaging 10 total opportunities. Washington also just brought back Austin Ekeler, who serves more as an aging anchor to the sinking fantasy value of this backfield. JCM and White are startable FLEX plays with a potential shootout on tap, but it’s too early to fire up Eck. Or more like too late.
Wide Receiver
Terry McLaurin: START, WR3
Stefon Diggs: START, WR3
Antonio Williams: SIT
Terry McLaurin has an identical 23.7% target share to teammate Stefon Diggs, but McLaurin has modest fantasy production due to the lone tuddy to Diggs’ three. I expect that to correct itself a bit, with Scary Terry sporting the team lead in end zone targets and a game total pushing fifty points. I expect him to find the end zone for a second straight game, and the DC duo to both be fine starts regardless of who’s under center come Sunday.
Tight End
Chig Okonkwo: SIT
Chig Okonkwo has missed the Commanders’ past two games with a hammy issue. But he’s traveling with the team to London for Week 4’s international game against the Colts. Even if active, tell Chig ‘Cheerio’ and keep him on the bench.
Defense/Special Teams
Washington Commanders: SIT
They’re allowing over 30 points per game. Need more?