Commanders rally to defeat Colts in close 2022 matchup
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Last updated Oct 4, 2026
The Washington Commanders defeated the Indianapolis Colts 17-16 on October 30, 2022, at Lucas Oil Stadium. Trailing by nine in the fourth quarter, quarterback Taylor Heinicke led a comeback, highlighted by a crucial 34-yard pass to Terry McLaurin. Heinicke scored a tying touchdown with 22 seconds left, followed by a successful extra point from Joey Slye. McLaurin finished with 113 receiving yards, and Heinicke completed 23 of 31 passes for 279 yards.
- •Commanders trailed 16-7 entering the final quarter.
- •McLaurin caught a critical pass setting up the tying touchdown.
- •Heinicke ran a quarterback sneak for the winning touchdown.
- •Joey Slye provided the decisive extra point.
- •Heinicke had a solid day with 279 passing yards.
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — What happened when the Commanders last played the Colts?
"The last time the Commanders played Colts was memorable, as it featured Terry McLaurin and Taylor Heinicke.
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