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Colts Defeat Commanders in London as Ticket Demand Falls Short

The game heightens roster uncertainty before the November trade deadline by removing quarterbacks and exposing uneven fan demand for NFL matches in London.

Overview

  • The Indianapolis Colts beat the Washington Commanders 30-13 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, recording their second win of the season.
  • Organizers cut London ticket prices sharply in the run-up to the game, with summer fares reported near £245 falling to offers as low as £79 and student discounts appearing, raising the prospect of attendance below 60,000.
  • Commanders backup Marcus Mariota left early after a leg injury when a Colts defender fell on his lower leg, and rookie Athan Kaliakmanis replaced him and threw Washington’s lone touchdown.
  • Separate injury blows on Sunday included Eagles running back Saquon Barkley leaving with a thigh issue and Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper suffering an Achilles-region injury that the team said could be season-ending if it is a rupture.
  • Off-field tensions stayed visible as Seahawks owner Vinod Khosla’s comment that he would 'never say never' on relocation alarmed fans before he posted that there are no relocation plans, while the NFL’s expanded 2026 Europe schedule and German broadcast deals (RTL, RTL+, Sky) keep attention on future international fixtures such as Munich on Nov. 15.