Colts vs Commanders Live in London: Kickoff Time, Key Storylines & How to Stream the NFL Showdown

Indianapolis Colts fans are waking up to a historic Week 4 as the Horseshoe heads across the Atlantic for a trans-Atlantic showdown with the Washington Commanders at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this Sunday, Oct. 4 (9:30 a.m. ET). The London kickoff marks the franchise’s first trip back to the U.K. since 2021 and is part of the NFL’s record nine-game international slate for 2026. Fresh roster shuffles set the stage. General manager Chris Ballard promoted explosive rookie wideout Anthony Gould to the 53-man roster while placing starter Alec Pierce on injured reserve, then elevated veteran Nick Westbrook-Ikhine from the practice squad for the second straight week. The moves signal heavy usage for Gould’s 4.32-speed in the jet-sweep package and keep quarterback C.J. Stroud stocked with reliable perimeter targets alongside Michael Pittman Jr. All eyes, however, are on Jonathan Taylor’s chase for history. The two-time rushing champ needs just 78 yards to pass Edgerrin James for the most ground yards through a Colt’s first six NFL seasons, a feat he can clinch on Europe’s biggest stage. Taylor averaged 127.5 yards in his last two meetings with Washington and faces a Commanders front missing injured tackle Daron Payne. Key storylines to watch in London 1. Stroud’s first international start The second-year passer leads the NFL in completion rate on throws of 15+ yards (62.9 %) and now tests his deep ball against Tottenham’s swirling winds and a Commanders secondary surrendering 278 passing yards per game. 2. Defensive reinforcements Edge rusher Kwity Paye (ankle) practiced fully Friday, while safety Julian Blackmon cleared the concussion protocol. Coordinator Gus Bradley can finally unleash his full Cover-3 package to corral rookie QB Marcus Mariota, who replaces the injured Jayden Daniels for Washington. 3. Time-zone tactics Head coach Shane Steichen flew the team to London late Thursday and scheduled a Friday evening walkthrough to mimic Sunday’s body clock, replicating the same plan that produced a 38-17 win over the Jaguars in Wembley five years ago. How to watch and stream • TV: NFL Network (U.S.), ITV (U.K.) • Streaming: NFL+ mobile, FuboTV, DAZN Game Pass (international) • Radio: 93.5/107.5 FM The Fan (Indianapolis), Westwood One national call Search-friendly fan tips • “Colts Commanders London tickets” — seats still available via Ticketmaster’s NFL International hub. • “Tottenham Hotspur bag policy NFL” — only clear plastic bags 12" x 6" x 12" permitted. • “London Underground to Tottenham Stadium” — use Victoria Line to Seven Sisters or Northumberland Park rail. Projected Colts depth chart in London QB: C.J. Stroud RB: Jonathan Taylor / Zack Moss WR: Michael Pittman Jr., Josh Downs, Anthony Gould, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine TE: Jelani Woods / Kylen Granson LT-RT: Raimann, Nelson, Van Pran-Granger, Smith, Johnson DL: Paye, DeForest Buckner, Grover Stewart, Samson Ebukam LB: Shaquille Leonard, Zaire Franklin, E.J. Speed DB: Brents, Moore II, Blackmon, Cross, Rogers Bottom line The Colts enter Sunday at 1-2 but can vault back into the AFC South race with a statement win on global soil. Taylor’s record pursuit, Stroud’s long-ball fireworks and a rejuvenated pass rush provide the recipe for a breakout performance—and prime click-worthy intrigue for fans searching the latest on “Colts in London.”