London Matchup Injury Toll
Commanders and Colts Suffer Multiple Key Injuries During Their London Matchup
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With Tyler Owens out and Jeremy Reaves questionable with a finger injury, Nick Cross inactive because of illness, Washington had only Percy Butler and Quan Martin available as healthy safeties.
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When Bernhard Raimann left in the third quarter, Indianapolis inserted Luke Tenuta at left tackle. The injury came with the Colts ahead 20-13.
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Keenan Allen had recorded 13 catches for 100 yards and a touchdown in three games before being ruled out; the Colts promoted Nick Westbrook-Ikhine from the practice squad to help cover his absence. Alec Pierce was also on injured reserve with a heel injury.
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After Marcus Mariota left, rookie seventh-round quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis entered the game, with usual starter Jayden Daniels already sidelined.
The Washington Commanders and Indianapolis Colts suffered a cascade of injuries during their Week 4 matchup in London, with both teams forced to shuffle rosters mid-game. RFI reported that the Colts won 30-13, but the victory came at a cost as key players on both sides left the field with various ailments.
Washington's quarterback situation grew dire when Marcus Mariota exited with a knee injury, forcing rookie Athan Kaliakmanis into the game. The Commanders were already without starter Jayden Daniels due to an elbow injury, and they lost multiple defensive players including safety Tyler Owens (hamstring) and defensive end Charles Omenihu to injuries.
Colts Left Without Star Tackle Mid-Game
Indianapolis left tackle Bernhard Raimann departed in the third quarter with a lower-right-leg injury. Luke Tenuta stepped in at the position as the Colts held a 20-13 lead at that point. The injury status raised questions about the Colts' offensive line going forward.
Washington's Secondary Depleted by Injuries
The Commanders' safety group took a beating during the London game. Tyler Owens suffered a hamstring injury and became questionable to return. Jeremy Reaves was also questionable with a finger injury. Nick Cross was inactive due to illness, leaving only Percy Butler and Quan Martin as healthy safeties on the roster.
Quarterback Instability for Washington
Marcus Mariota's knee injury forced the Commanders to turn to Athan Kaliakmanis, a seventh-round rookie quarterback. This came after starter Jayden Daniels was already ruled out with an elbow injury. The quarterback carousel left Washington without its top two options at the position during a critical divisional stretch.
Colts Face Receiving Corps Challenges
Indianapolis was without star receiver Keenan Allen before the game even began—he was ruled out with a groin injury. Through three games, Allen had recorded 13 catches for 100 yards and a touchdown. The Colts promoted Nick Westbrook-Ikhine from the practice squad to help cover his absence. Alec Pierce was also unavailable due to a heel injury on injured reserve. Yahoo Sports noted the impact of these losses on the team's passing attack during the London contest.
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