Commanders defense recovers fumble on opening drive

The turnover occurred on the second play from scrimmage.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 2h1 min read

The @Commanders defense recovers the fumble on the first drive of the game! @INDvsWAS on NFL Network Stream on @NFLPlu Via @NFL on X

What happened: Washington secured the takeaway against the Indianapolis Colts during their matchup in London.

Why it matters: The change of possession offers an immediate scoring opportunity for a Washington team playing without injured offensive starters Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin.

By the numbers: The Commanders entered the contest with a 2-4 record, allowing 26.2 points per game this season.

What to watch: Washington's offense will take the field looking to convert the turnover into points.

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