Sauce Gardner Says London Games Are Special for Colts
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner ended a 651-day wait for a United States-based NFL win, as the team prepares to face the Washington Commanders at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Gardner’s previous domestic victory occurred on December 15, 2024, during his tenure with the New York Jets, prior to his trade to Indianapolis in November 2025.
Sauce Gardner Ends Long Wait For Domestic Win Ahead Of London Return
Gardner detailed the psychological toll of the drought, stating that the prospect of losing in the United States and then traveling internationally created significant anxiety. His lone victory following the November 2025 trade came against the Atlanta Falcons in Berlin, before the Colts dropped their final seven games of the season. The team finally secured its first victory of the campaign in Week Three by defeating the Houston Texans 19-17, snapping the prolonged winless skid on American soil.
The cornerback expressed enthusiasm regarding the upcoming fixture in the United Kingdom, noting the electric atmosphere generated by the local fan base. Sunday’s contest marks the first of three successive London matchups scheduled for October. This slate forms part of a broader international series featuring a record nine games across the season, which follows the league’s debut in Melbourne and Rio de Janeiro.
Bernhard Raimann And Cam Bynum Discuss International Logistical Realities
Colts offensive tackle Bernhard Raimann reflected on his progression from a teenage spectator at Wembley Stadium in 2013 to participating as an active player, stating that he hopes his journey inspires international youth. Raimann attended his first live NFL game as an Austrian club team player, viewing the athletes as superheroes during that initial experience.
Teammate and safety Cam Bynum highlighted the logistical hurdles of overseas travel, specifically addressing disruptions to weekly physical recovery schedules. Bynum noted that maintaining a routine involving specialized bodywork, such as scheduled acupuncture and massages, becomes complicated during international transit where sleep is constrained to a six-hour plane ride. Despite these preparation challenges, Bynum emphasized that both competing franchises face identical travel conditions, establishing an even playing field for the matchup.
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Prepares For The Latest International Series Fixture
The fixture at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium continues the league’s expansion strategy under Commissioner Roger Goodell, who has previously outlined ambitions of staging 16 international games per season. The game broadcasts live on Sky Sports NFL as teams adjust to the compressed preparation windows dictated by transatlantic scheduling.
The Colts and Commanders kick off, marking the continuation of the NFL’s expanded global calendar before the series shifts to subsequent international venues later in the month.
