- The Colts left the United Kingdom with their second win of the season, and that mattered most in Week 4.
- Two straight wins have changed the mood around the team and, just as importantly, changed the way the AFC South looks.
- The Colts are now 2-2 and still firmly alive in the playoff hunt, with a path back into the division race that looks a lot cleaner than it did two weeks ago.
- Taylor has been asked to carry a heavy load again, and the numbers show it: he is in the top three in rushing attempts with 86, ranks fifth in rushing yards with 353, and is second in the NFL with six rushing touchdowns.
- Against the Washington Commanders, Taylor was once again the centerpiece.
- He ran for 95 yards and scored two touchdowns in the Colts’ Week 4 win, the kind of performance that keeps Indianapolis afloat even when the rest of the offense is still sorting itself out.
- The Colts have a chance to return to the playoffs and win the AFC South, and after Week 4 they are in a much better spot than some of their competitors.
Colts’ Week 4 win changes the AFC South picture — and puts Jonathan Taylor back at the center
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Sources & Referenced Reporting
- horseshoeheroes.com, “Colts' Week 4 win proves they need Jonathan Taylor more than ever,” Oct. 5, 2026.
- horseshoeheroes.com, “AFC South power rankings after Week 4 suddenly look much better for the Colts,” Oct. 5, 2026.
- horseshoeheroes.com, “Indianapolis Colts' Week 4 win hits differently after sleeping on it,” Oct. 5, 2026.
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