Colts beat Commanders 30-13 in NFL game in London — Sky Sports News

The Indianapolis Colts defeated the Washington Commanders 30-13 in an NFL game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, United Kingdom. The game opened this year's London series of three NFL International Series games, Sky Sports reports.

Taylor's two touchdowns

Running back Jonathan Taylor scored two touchdowns for the Colts. Quarterback Daniel Jones also recorded a touchdown: early in the fourth quarter, he carried the ball into the end zone and extended his team's lead to two scoring possessions.

The Commanders had the advantage at the start of the game: the team limited the opponent's offense to 20 yards in the first quarter and took a 6-0 lead. At the same time, Jones committed two turnovers in the first half.

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Mariota's injury

The turning point was an injury to Washington quarterback Marcus Mariota. He left the game after being tackled by an opponent on the play preceding the team's second field goal.

Mariota was replaced by third quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis, a seventh-round draft pick. The rookie completed his first NFL touchdown pass: Treylon Burks caught the 47-yard pass. However, Kaliakmanis was unable to lead the Commanders to victory.

Next week, the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars will play at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. On October 18, the Jaguars will face the Houston Texans at London's Wembley Stadium.