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Indianapolis Colts vs Washington Commanders prediction

The TailgateNinjas model gives Washington Commanders a 54% chance to beat Indianapolis Colts in this NFL matchup. Updated August 4, 2026.

#24 AFC South

Indianapolis Colts

23% to make the playoffs

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#21 NFC East

Washington Commanders

15% to make the playoffs

The model's read

SpreadWashington Commanders −1.5Vegas
Projected scoreIndianapolis Colts 21Washington Commanders 23

A coin flip. The model nudges Washington Commanders by a field goal — 54% to win.

Chaos meter91 · TOSS-UP
91/ 100
CalmMayhem

Indianapolis Colts

46%

to win

Washington Commanders

54%

to win

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Tale of the tape

2025 efficiency · ranks
Indianapolis Colts
vs
Washington Commanders
#9Offense · EPA/play#18
#16Defense · EPA/play#30
#8Success rate#10

National ranks from last season (1 = best). The 2026 outlook builds on this.

Series history

7 meetings since 1999

Indianapolis Colts leads 5–2

Last met 2022 · Indianapolis Colts 1617 Washington CommandersWashington Commanders won

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