Week 4 · 2026–27 season
Colts
W 30-13 at Commanders · Oct 4, 2026
Misery Index · Uneasy
Colts fans took the win and immediately filed grievances against Ballard, Steichen, and the entire coaching staff.
The emotional rollercoaster
Fan misery across the game window. Up is worse. ● biggest swings
What happened
A 17-point win that somehow left the fanbase more tired than relieved. D.Jones coughed one up to O.Oweh early and never fully steadied, while A.Kaliakmanis uncorked a 47-yard touchdown to T.Burks that briefly suggested Washington might run away with it. The scoreboard says comfortable; the film apparently says otherwise, and the lingering questions around the quarterback and the secondary aren't going away just because the Commanders obliged.
What fans said
“I'll take an ugly win over a pretty loss”
u/JustJeneius▲ 300hope
“Commanders were fighting not only against the Colts today but also the refs & injuries.”
@JayDanielsMVP♥ 1.2kfrustrationRival fan
“I’ll take the win but my goodness, there’s a lot of questions around Sauce and DJ for the rest of the season”
u/pmwood25▲ 116frustration
“Ugly ass game offensively.”
@I_AM_WILDCAT♥ 744frustration
“I’ve been up for hours anyway with a three week old and I can hear my toddler crashing around her room already, I am PRIMED and READY but also VERY TIRED and JUST WANT TO SLEEP”
u/nflgdtbot▲ 75frustration
“Our leading receiver today has averaged right around 14 catches a YEAR for his entire 10-year career.”
u/persononthedl▲ 71frustration
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What fans posted
The memes and clips Colts fans shared on X and Reddit. ⚡ means it was posted during a big swing.

Alan Eck was the head referee for the Commanders game today where they were given 9 more penalties and 79 more yards than the Colts When he works an Eagles game, they are 8-2. When he does any other NFC East team, they are 3-6 and are given more penalties and more penalty yards
@NoahBairCuse♥ 672rage

Is it him or our DC?
u/ComplaintMore2312▲ 153frustration

Colts vs Commanders is coming on… #CTESPN
@AB84♥ 619trolling
▶ 0:12The NFL showcasing Colts-Commanders to the United Kingdom
@zuves35♥ 416trolling

Today we Must beat the Commanders.
u/alcatrazhero18▲ 102trolling
GIFThe Indianapolis Colts just won a game in 2026 with Laquon Treadwell being their leading receiver. Love that. Happy for him.
@_MNMuse♥ 363sarcasm
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