Final2022 Week 8

Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN

Washington Commanders vs Indianapolis Colts, Week 8 2022

Washington Commanders

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Indianapolis Colts

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16

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Commanders0701017
Colts0331016

WAS 17IND 16 Final

  • Passing leader

    Taylor Heinicke

    WAS · QB

    23.1PPR pts

    23/31, 279 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT, 1 RUSH TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Antonio Gibson

    WAS · RB

    20.7PPR pts

    7 ATT, 19 YDS, 7 REC, 58 REC YDS, 1 REC TD

  • Colts leader

    Nyheim Hines

    IND

    12.9PPR pts

    5 ATT, 20 YDS, 1 TD, 2 REC, 29 REC YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Shaquille Leonard

    IND

    1 INT, 4 TKL

Commanders 17, Colts 16: Washington holds off Indianapolis

Washington led 7–3 at halftime and won 17–16, though Indianapolis took the second half 13–10. The Commanders finished with a 362–324 edge in total offense.

The Colts went 5-for-12 on third down and committed two turnovers.

The two teams meet again in Week 4 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +1 turnover margin WAS 1 · IND 2 turnovers
  • +38 total yards WAS 362 · IND 324
  • +1:20 time of possession WAS 30:40 · IND 29:20

Game Highlights

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Why the Commanders Won

Washington won the turnover and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Commanders vs Colts
CommandersStatColts
1Turnovers2
362Total yards324
30:40Time of possession29:20
Other team stats
5.9Yards per play6.0
61Plays54
17%Third-down conversion42%

Scoring Summary

The Commanders scored two touchdowns and one field goal; the Colts scored one touchdown and three field goals.

Scoring plays, Commanders vs Colts
TimeTeamPlayWASIND
1st quarter
No scoring
2nd quarter
14:13INDChase McLaughlin 46-yard FG Takes lead03
10:55WASTaylor Heinicke → Antonio Gibson, 9-yard TD Takes leadJoey Slye XP73
3rd quarter
7:13INDChase McLaughlin 39-yard FG76
4th quarter
12:32INDChase McLaughlin 20-yard FG Takes lead79
11:12INDNyheim Hines 6-yard TD run Extends leadChase McLaughlin XP716
4:55WASJoey Slye 28-yard FG1016
0:22WASTaylor Heinicke 1-yard TD run Game winnerJoey Slye XP1716

Fantasy Points: Commanders vs Colts, Week 8 2022

Fantasy leaders

  1. Taylor HeinickeWASQB23.1 PTSQB8
  2. Antonio GibsonWASRB20.7 PTSRB11
  3. Terry McLaurinWASWR16.6 PTSWR17
  4. Nyheim Miller-HinesINDRB12.9 PTSRB24

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Taylor HeinickeWASQB23.1QB823/3127911629198.7
Sam EhlingerINDQB7.5QB2817/23201006150100.1

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Antonio GibsonWASRB20.7RB11RB719077581
Terry McLaurinWASWR16.6WR17WR1-70861130Start/Sit →
Nyheim Miller-HinesINDRB12.9RB24RB520122290
Michael PittmanINDWR12.3WR33WR———97530
Curtis SamuelWASWR10.9WR38WR429043500
Alec PierceINDWR9.5WR45WR———53650
Parris CampbellINDWR9.1WR46WR128022430
Jonathan TaylorINDRB5.6RB46RB167601000Start/Sit →
J.D. McKissicWASRB5.0RB49RB26053140
Kylen GransonINDTE4.1TE29TE———33110Start/Sit →
Cam SimsWASWR3.1WR73WR———21210
Armani RogersWASTE2.3TE41TE———21130
Brian RobinsonWASRB2.0RB63RB8200————
John BatesWASTE1.6TE49TE———1160Start/Sit →
Dax MilneWASWR1.4WR91WR———1140
Mo Alie-CoxINDTE0.0—TE———1000Start/Sit →
Deon JacksonINDRB-0.4—RB1-40————

Fantasy Usage

Washington Commanders

Snap Share

  1. Terry McLaurinWR58 snaps95%
  2. Cam SimsWR49 snaps80%
  3. Curtis SamuelWR45 snaps74%
  4. Logan ThomasTE34 snaps56%
  5. J.D. McKissicRB22 snaps36%

Target Share30 targets

  1. Terry McLaurin27%, 8 targets
  2. Antonio Gibson23%, 7 targets
  3. J.D. McKissic17%, 5 targets
  4. Curtis Samuel13%, 4 targets
  5. Cam Sims7%, 2 targets
  6. Other13%, 4 targets

Carry Share28 carries

  1. Brian Robinson29%, 8 carries
  2. Antonio Gibson25%, 7 carries
  3. Taylor Heinicke21%, 6 carries
  4. Curtis Samuel14%, 4 carries
  5. J.D. McKissic7%, 2 carries
  6. Other4%, 1 carries

Indianapolis Colts

Snap Share

  1. Michael PittmanWR55 snaps95%
  2. Parris CampbellWR46 snaps79%
  3. Jonathan TaylorRB40 snaps69%
  4. Alec PierceWR33 snaps57%
  5. Kylen GransonTE32 snaps55%

Target Share23 targets

  1. Michael Pittman39%, 9 targets
  2. Alec Pierce22%, 5 targets
  3. Kylen Granson13%, 3 targets
  4. Nyheim Miller-Hines9%, 2 targets
  5. Parris Campbell9%, 2 targets
  6. Other9%, 2 targets

Carry Share29 carries

  1. Jonathan Taylor55%, 16 carries
  2. Sam Ehlinger21%, 6 carries
  3. Nyheim Miller-Hines17%, 5 carries
  4. Parris Campbell3%, 1 carries
  5. Deon Jackson3%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Terry McLaurinWASWR5895%827%1
Michael PittmanINDWR5595%939%0
Cam SimsWASWR4980%27%0
Parris CampbellINDWR4679%29%1
Curtis SamuelWASWR4574%413%4
Jonathan TaylorINDRB4069%14%16
Alec PierceINDWR3357%522%0
Logan ThomasWASTE3456%00%0
Kylen GransonINDTE3255%313%0
Mo Alie-CoxINDTE2950%14%0
Nyheim Miller-HinesINDRB2136%29%5
J.D. McKissicWASRB2236%517%2
Antonio GibsonWASRB2236%723%7
Armani RogersWASTE2236%27%0
John BatesWASTE2033%13%0
Michael StrachanINDWR1729%00%0
Jelani WoodsINDTE1526%00%0
Brian RobinsonWASRB1525%00%8
Dax MilneWASWR915%13%0
Kyric McGowanWASWR915%00%0
Deon JacksonINDRB23%00%1

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+6.4Nyheim Hines12.9 PTS vs 6.5 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−6.4Jonathan Taylor5.6 PTS vs 12.0 xFP
  • Highest expected volume17.0 xFPTaylor Heinicke23.1 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Taylor HeinickeWAS · QB23.117.0+6.1100%31 att—31621%00%
Antonio GibsonWAS · RB20.716.2+4.536%25% car—0725%723%
Michael Pittman Jr.IND · WR12.315.0−2.795%39% tgt—000%939%
Terry McLaurinWAS · WR16.614.0+2.695%27% tgt—014%827%
Sam EhlingerIND · QB7.513.6−6.1100%23 att—23621%00%
Jonathan TaylorIND · RB5.612.0−6.469%55% car—01655%14%
J.D. McKissicWAS · RB5.09.6−4.636%17% tgt—027%517%
Curtis SamuelWAS · WR10.99.2+1.774%14% car—0414%413%
Alec PierceIND · WR9.58.3+1.257%22% tgt—000%522%
Nyheim HinesIND · —12.96.5+6.4—17% car—0517%29%
Brian Robinson Jr.WAS · RB2.05.1−3.125%29% car—0829%00%
Kylen GransonIND · TE4.15.0−0.955%13% tgt—000%313%
Parris CampbellIND · WR9.14.0+5.179%9% tgt—013%29%
Armani RogersWAS · TE2.33.3−1.036%7% tgt—000%27%
Cam SimsWAS · WR3.13.3−0.280%7% tgt—000%27%
Dax MilneWAS · WR1.41.7−0.315%3% tgt—000%13%
John BatesWAS · TE1.61.7−0.133%3% tgt—000%13%
Mo Alie-CoxIND · TE0.01.7−1.750%4% tgt—000%14%
Deon JacksonIND · RB-0.40.6−1.03%3% car—013%00%

Team totals: Commanders 30 targets and 28 carries; Colts 23 targets and 29 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Taylor Heinicke Ran hot

WAS · QB · 23.1 pts on 17.0 expected

23 of 31 passing for 279 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 6 carries for 29 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 17.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Sam Ehlinger Unlucky

IND · QB · 7.5 pts on 13.6 expected

17 of 23 passing for 201 yards; 6 carries for 15 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 13.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Antonio Gibson

WAS · RB · 20.7 pts on 16.2 expected

7 targets (23% of the team's), 7 catches for 58 yards and 1 touchdown; 7 carries (25% of the team's) for 19 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.2 expected.

Terry McLaurin

WAS · WR · 16.6 pts on 14.0 expected

8 targets (27% of the team's), 6 catches for 113 yards; 1 carry (4% of the team's) for -7 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.0 expected.

Start/Sit: Terry McLaurin →

Michael Pittman Jr. Volume, no payoff

IND · WR · 12.3 pts on 15.0 expected

9 targets (39% of the team's), 7 catches for 53 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.0 expected.

Jonathan Taylor Unlucky

IND · RB · 5.6 pts on 12.0 expected

1 target (4% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards; 16 carries (55% of the team's) for 76 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 12.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Jonathan Taylor →

Nyheim Hines Ran hot

IND · — · 12.9 pts on 6.5 expected

2 targets (9% of the team's), 2 catches for 29 yards; 5 carries (17% of the team's) for 20 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 6.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Parris Campbell Ran hot

IND · WR · 9.1 pts on 4.0 expected

2 targets (9% of the team's), 2 catches for 43 yards; 1 carry (3% of the team's) for 28 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 4.0 points; efficiency supplied the rest.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Washington Commanders

  • Stock up: Armani Rogers played 36% of the snaps, up from a 19% season average.
  • Stock up: Cam Sims played 80% of the snaps, up from a 34% season average.
  • Stock down: Brian Robinson Jr. played 25% of the snaps, down from a 41% season average.

Indianapolis Colts

  • Stock down: Deon Jackson played 3% of the snaps, down from a 34% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Commanders defense and Colts defense
Points allowed toCommanders DColts D
QBs16.618.0
RBs17.224.9
WRs32.129.9
TEs9.111.8

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Indianapolis opened at 59% win probability, climbed as high as >99%, then lost.

Colts win probability

Colts win probability by game minuteColts started at 59%, stood at 40% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 7 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −24Heinicke → Gibson, 9-yd TD67% → 43%Q2 10:55
  2. +14McLaughlin 39-yd FG36% → 51%Q3 7:13
  3. +19McLaughlin 20-yd FG48% → 66%Q4 12:32
  4. +28Hines 6-yd TD run67% → 95%Q4 11:12
  5. −82Heinicke 1-yd TD run>99% → 18%Q4 0:22

Swing in Colts win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Commanders vs Colts
Washington CommandersMeasureIndianapolis Colts
61Plays54
54%Pass rate46%
8.1Yds / dropback7.6
3.4Yds / carry4.7
2/12Third downs5/12

Efficiency edge Washington ran 7 more plays and gained 0.5 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • WAS McLaurin 27% · Gibson 23% · McKissic 17%
  • IND Pittman 39% · Pierce 22% · Granson 13%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Commanders vs Colts
ResultWASIND
Touchdowns21
Field goals13
Punts64
Turnovers12
Turnovers on downs10

WAS turnover edge: +1

  • The Colts opened the scoring on their third possession, a 11-play, 64-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
All 23 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
INDQ1 15:00381:24Punt
WASQ1 13:364202:41Punt
INDQ1 10:55351:34Punt
WASQ1 9:217254:04Punt
INDQ1 5:1711646:04Field goal
WASQ2 14:136753:18Touchdown
INDQ2 10:554171:31Punt
WASQ2 9:245293:13Punt
INDQ2 6:116583:36Fumble
WASQ2 2:356202:10Punt
INDQ2 0:251-10:25End of half
WASQ3 15:006252:49Downs
INDQ3 12:1110294:58Field goal
WASQ3 7:13351:27Punt
INDQ3 5:464572:19Fumble
WASQ3 3:273-82:15Punt
INDQ3 1:127603:40Field goal
WASQ4 12:32100:09Interception
INDQ4 12:232241:11Touchdown
WASQ4 11:1212826:17Field goal
INDQ4 4:55392:16Punt
WASQ4 2:399892:17Touchdown
INDQ4 0:223130:22End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Commanders vs Colts Head-to-Head

The Commanders and Colts first met in 1953 and have played 32 times since.

All-time series
21–11Colts lead, 32 meetings since 1953
Postseason
0No playoff meetings
Largest Commanders win
35–71984
Largest Colts win
38–71965

Since 2021

1–0 Commanders lead

1 meeting since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. WAS = Commanders win, IND = Colts win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 4 Colts vs Commanders Upcoming

Recent Meetings

  • 2022 Wk 8 Commanders at Colts WAS 17 IND 16 WAS W

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Commanders vs Colts
CommandersStatColts
8-8-1Record4-12-1
18.9Points per game17.0
330.3Yards per game311.6
4.9Yards per play4.8
20.2Points allowed per game25.1
304.6Yards allowed per game334.0

Commanders vs Colts Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
IND −3Colts failed to cover by 4
Total
40Under: 33 points scored (by 7)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Colts21.516−5.5
Commanders18.517−1.5

Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Washington Commanders

Against the spread
4–4
Over/under
3–5
ATS as favorite
2–2
ATS as underdog
2–2
ATS on the road
2–2

Indianapolis Colts

Against the spread
3–5
Over/under
1–7
ATS as favorite
1–4
ATS as underdog
2–1
ATS at home
2–2

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Commanders vs Colts Fantasy Outlook for 2026

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Commanders vs Colts Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 Commanders vs Colts Week 8 game?

The Washington Commanders beat the Indianapolis Colts 17–16 in Week 8 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN, on October 30, 2022. See the Commanders' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of Commanders vs Colts?

The final score was Commanders 17, Colts 16. The Commanders led 7–3 at halftime, and the second half went Commanders 10, Colts 13.

What happened in the Commanders vs Colts game?

Washington led 7–3 at halftime and won 17–16, though Indianapolis took the second half 13–10. The Commanders finished with a 362–324 edge in total offense. Taylor Heinicke led all players with 23 of 31 passing for 279 yards and a touchdown, plus 6 carries for 29 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Colts committed 2 turnovers, the Commanders 1.

What was the game-winning score in Commanders vs Colts?

Taylor Heinicke's 1-yard touchdown run with 0:22 left in the fourth quarter gave the Commanders a 17–16 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Commanders vs Colts?

Taylor Heinicke led the game with 23.1 PPR fantasy points, the QB8 of Week 8, on 23 of 31 passing for 279 yards and a touchdown, plus 6 carries for 29 rushing yards and a touchdown. Antonio Gibson was next with 20.7 (RB11).

Who led Commanders vs Colts in passing, rushing and receiving?

Taylor Heinicke (WAS) led all passers with 23 of 31 for 279 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Jonathan Taylor (IND) led in rushing with 16 carries for 76 yards. Terry McLaurin (WAS) led in receiving with 6 catches for 113 yards.

How many fantasy points did Taylor Heinicke score against the Colts?

Taylor Heinicke scored 23.1 fantasy points against the Colts in Week 8 of the 2022 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 23 of 31 passing for 279 yards and a touchdown, plus 6 carries for 29 rushing yards and a touchdown.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Commanders vs Colts?

Nyheim Hines outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 12.9 PPR points on 6.5 xFP (+6.4). Jonathan Taylor fell furthest short, with 5.6 points on 12.0 xFP (−6.4). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Commanders come back to beat the Colts?

The Commanders' chances of winning fell as low as <1% in the fourth quarter. Taylor Heinicke's 1-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Taylor Heinicke's 1-yard touchdown run then put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in Commanders vs Colts?

The Commanders won the turnover battle 2–1: the Colts gave the ball away 2 times and the Commanders 1 time. The Commanders won the game.

What is the all-time Commanders vs Colts record?

The Colts lead the all-time series 21–11 across 32 meetings since 1953.

When did the Commanders and Colts last play before this game?

Before Week 8 of 2022, they last met in the 2018 season on September 16, 2018, when the Colts beat the Commanders 21–9.

What was the closing spread for Commanders vs Colts?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Colts −3, making the Indianapolis Colts 3-point favorites, with a closing total of 40. That implied about 21.5 points for the Colts and 18.5 for the Commanders.

Did Commanders vs Colts go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 40, and the teams combined for 33 points, 7 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Commanders vs Colts?

The Commanders covered as 3-point underdogs against the closing line of Colts −3. The final margin was 1 point.