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Colts Struggle, Cowboys Aim to Rebound in Week 9 Showdown
8 Nov
Summary
- Colts face Cowboys on Nov 8, 2026, with a 2-6 record.
- Dallas boasts a strong passing offense, averaging 248 yards per game.
- Jonathan Taylor is key for Indianapolis against Dallas's weak run defense.
The Dallas Cowboys are set to visit Lucas Oil Stadium to play the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET. The Colts enter this Week 9 contest with a 2-6 record, having lost four consecutive games and struggling with offensive consistency, averaging just 20.1 points per game.
Dallas arrives with a 3-5 record and a more productive aerial attack, averaging 248 passing yards per game and ranking fourth in third-down conversion percentage. Their offense scores an average of 27.4 points per game.
Key players to watch include Dak Prescott, who has thrown for 2,046 yards and 14 touchdowns, and George Pickens, averaging 13.7 yards per catch. For Indianapolis, quarterback Daniel Jones has 1,542 passing yards but also nine interceptions. Running back Jonathan Taylor faces Dallas's defense, which is last in the NFL in allowing rushing yards per game, and has already scored eight touchdowns this season.
