Cowboys Edge Colts 27-23 in Week 9
Dallas rallies late with a fourth-quarter lead and holds on to improve to 4-5 on the season.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Football
The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Indianapolis Colts 27-23 in Week 9, with Dak Prescott throwing for 335 yards and two touchdowns. The win moves Dallas to 4-5 on the season as the team remains in pursuit of the NFC East lead.
Why it matters
The result keeps the Cowboys within striking distance in a tightly contested division race in Dallas. A 4-5 record leaves the team with meaningful ground to make up while games continue to count toward the standings.
Dak Prescott completed 21 of 34 passes for 335 yards and two touchdowns, adding one yard on two carries. The Cowboys' 46-yard connection with Ryan Flournoy set up the go-ahead score in the fourth quarter, and the game featured two turnovers.
The players
Dak Prescott
Dallas Cowboys quarterback who has been the team's primary passer and a central figure in its offense.
Caleb Down
Defensive back who intercepted a pass to seal the Cowboys' victory over the Colts.
The details
The Cowboys took the lead with just over a minute remaining in the fourth quarter after the Colts had taken a late fourth-quarter field goal lead. Caleb Down intercepted a pass to end the game, and the contest featured several penalties on key downs along with a missed Dallas field goal.
Timeline
Game played November 8, 2026, in Week 9.
The Cowboys host the 49ers in Week 10.
Season Trajectory
The win lifts Dallas to 4-5 and keeps the team in contention for the NFC East lead, a division race that still has many games left to play. Prescott's production in the victory is the type of output the Cowboys will need to sustain as the season moves forward.
Prescott's 335-yard, two-touchdown performance is the most immediate fantasy-relevant output from the game and sets up his role heading into the home matchup with San Francisco. The Cowboys' 4-5 record keeps them in the NFC East conversation as the schedule continues.
The takeaway
The Cowboys' ability to finish close games and limit turnovers will be central to whether Dallas can close the gap in the NFC East. Tracking their Week 10 performance against San Francisco will show whether this win signals a turnaround.
What happens next
The Cowboys host the 49ers in Week 10.
Further reading
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