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So, the Colts started the season 0-2. Now they're tied 2-2, and I think, Terrone, they've finally done their job. They did what was necessary to snatch this victory. That's the only thing that matters. That's all that matters. You are gaining victory. They have a lot of things that need to be fixed. There are many things that need to be tightened up. They need to get players back in the lineup at some positions. But in the end, you fly across the ocean, and you have to leave with a victory, which they did today. We were talking while watching, Phoebe, that in the NFL you never know what to expect. The Colts faced Lamar Jackson, Patrick Magomes, C.J. Stroud at quarterback, and then Ethan Kalikmanis, who was definitely not in their plans.
No, probably not. But that's the whole point. Sometimes you just have to come and break up your game plan, right? You have to play against the person in front of you, and that's when you go back to basics. You go back to all the work you did in the offseason that prepared you for this. You know, you have a good basic set of defense schemes that you prepared despite everything. You rely more on your formation, and then you are able to move forward and press. And although in the case of Kalikmanis, he definitely attempted long-range shots, they adjusted to him. And they fixed everything, did n't they, the Colts, they got it right and relied a lot on Jonathan Taylor.
They did it. Done. They got things moving forward in attack. There are still problems in the passing game. Daniel Jones is still rusty and the ball was lost a lot in the first half. By the end of the first half he was feeling more confident. That 2-minute drive, I think, was when he found his rhythm. I got a boost of confidence. And also, that touchdown run by Daniel Jones, I think it says a lot about his future, because he showed that his body is capable of that and he can use his legs again If you make a few mistakes in the passing game, you fall back on whoever is your most reliable player. Absolutely. And I'll come back to this again, again, Neil. Blows on the body.
Yes. Blows on the body. The Colts offense didn't make any particularly explosive runs today, but they were productive, and their play improved as the game went on. The offensive line grew stronger with every minute of the game. I noted the left wing-Quenton Nelson, Reimann-those guys are really starting to get into a rhythm, and you're seeing those holes open up in the defense. The " Commanders" are getting tired. Now those catches that used to yield 2 yards turn into five and six. True. Jonathan Taylor was able to break up tackles, they played very balanced, when you see that the passing game is not going well, Daniel Jones has problems. Okay, Taylor, let's go.
Yes, and I think it also gave Daniel Jones a little peace and confidence. Knowing that you can give the ball to him. Especially since the Commanders' defense was actually a wall against the carries, and he was able to gradually shake them off, and when you lose a backup safety, the other safeties are forced to drop lower and play on the carries, closing the gaps. He makes them miss, he makes them find themselves in awkward positions. Frankie Luvu, this is his first game back from injury. Perhaps he has n't reached optimal football form yet. There are many different factors to consider here.
Let's take a look at the numbers from this match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where the Colts won 30:13. Let's see if they tell us their story. Yes, Jonathan Taylor gained 128 yards on the carry. It was a good try from Washington. They even outgained their opponent in yards, but of course, it was the Colts who won. What else catches your eye, Taron, when you look at these numbers? Fines. Yes. The penalties were a real blow for the Washington Commanders The touchdown was called off, right? That would tie the game. That would change everything. When you have 10 penalties for 84 yards on top of everything else, you don't win. In such a
situation, many matches cannot be won. I think this factor alone has seriously let Washington down today. Yes, and when you have a backup quarterback playing, you need everything around you to work perfectly. You rely almost entirely on the rest of the team to line up in time and understand the challenges of the combinations. Yes, I agree. Your quarterback doesn't necessarily have to know everything, but he should rely on you as good teammates to make everything run as ever- growing injury list. Key players, too. Their first two quarterbacks, Terry McLaurin and Jayden Daniels, Phoebe, played together only three times last year. So we try to release them onto the field at the same time. Rashad White is already out. And this afternoon we saw Jaylen Lane with a
leg injury that looked pretty serious. This will only increase the pressure on Dan Quinn, right? I know it's early and it's unfair, but that's how it is in the NFL. Now they have one win and three losses. Yeah, they barely make it through the week of rest, right? You hope there will be time ahead to bring your boys to their senses. Charles kept saying: we all see the injury list, but the responsibility always lies with the head coach. Regardless of the circumstances. Whether it happened during a game or during practice, the And you know, with greatness comes responsibility. And I
think there's no one better than Dan Quinn to take on that. He is a fantastic coach. His boys love him. They want to give their all for him. We saw that throughout today's game. You said you felt sorry for Dan Quinn because, to some extent, this whole game went with Washington's hands tied, right? Really. That's the nature of the NFL. As an NFL coach, Phoebe, you're under constant pressure to deliver. This is a league where you have to win here and now. And everything depends only on the results. Nobody cares if this player is out, that player is
out, or the ball bounced the wrong way. It does n't matter. So, unfortunately for Dan Quinn, if they fail to have a successful season in terms of wins, he will be in for a serious blow. After all, it all comes down to what you did at this moment, right? And you think about Dan Quinn, you take Jaden Daniels and take your team to the NFC Conference Finals. They were so good. They had 60 minutes left until the Super Bowl. But now it's the new standard. People will not settle for less, despite the reality of what we all know is happening. So, we have.yes, we have this important game coming up at six. We'll get back to you soon. The Rams and Eagles are also incredible. But there was another wonderful atmosphere here. The fans keep coming, Phoebe, year after
year to these games. And you know, no seats available again tonight I love it. I mean, my favorite thing is always, you know, going by car or train, it doesn't matter, and seeing the variety of T-shirts from different decades here. You know, you talked about it too Of course. This is impressive, isn't it I am delighted. I love seeing all these different jerseys, different cultures, and all the different foods. Jammie Dodgers cookies. Yes. Listen, I'm here in the studio on "Jammy Dodgers." This is my boyfriend. Let me say this, I have to say this because I'm the host. There are other cookies available. I just wanted to say that. Yes, everything is fine. This is what
awaits us. We have more games coming up in Europe. Five more in Europe, two in London. Paris will join for the first time at the end of October. Steelers and Saints. Back in Madrid, Joe Barrow and the team against the Atlanta Falcons. And then we're back in Munich for week 10. And Mexico City will complete a run of nine international games this season. This will be a record.
