The Washington Commanders lost quarterback Marcus Mariota during their Week 4 game against the Indianapolis Colts in London, then collapsed with their third quarterback under center, according to The Washington Post. The Colts went on to win the game, which was played Sunday, October 4, 2026, and was the first London game of the 2026 season, Yahoo Sports reported.
Athan Kaliakmanis finished the game at quarterback for Washington, NBC Sports reported. The Commanders were already down to their third option at the position by the time the game ended, per The Washington Post.
Jonathan Taylor had a big day for Indianapolis in the win, according to Yahoo Sports. The Colts' official site had listed the matchup as available to watch ahead of kickoff, and Hogs Haven hosted a live discussion thread for the game.
Mariota's injury leaves Washington's quarterback situation unsettled heading into its next matchup. The severity of the injury and who will start at quarterback for the Commanders next week were not immediately clear from the reporting available.
What to watch next: whether Washington provides an update on Mariota's status and who lines up at quarterback for the Commanders in their following game.
