The Dallas Cowboys avoided another late-game collapse Sunday, rallying for a 27-23 victory over the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Javonte Williams scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 1-yard run with 1:08 remaining, and rookie safety Caleb Downs sealed the win with an interception of Daniel Jones with 35 seconds left.
Dallas improved to 4-5 and won for just the second time in five games. The Cowboys outgained the Colts 508 yards to 271 and controlled the clock for more than 35 minutes. Dak Prescott completed 21 of 34 passes for 335 yards and two touchdowns. CeeDee Lamb caught 10 passes for 195 yards and a score, his second-highest total of the season. Williams finished with 101 yards on 20 carries.
The win was far from clean. Dallas committed 14 penalties for 153 yards and lost two fumbles. After building a 20-10 lead, the Cowboys surrendered the advantage when Spencer Shrader kicked field goals of 59 and 50 yards in the final six minutes, giving Indianapolis a 23-20 edge with 1:37 remaining. Prescott then led a four-play, 65-yard drive that took only 29 seconds. A 46-yard completion to Ryan Flournoy set up Williams’ score. The Colts appeared to allow the touchdown, leaving time on the clock, but Downs’ interception ended any chance of a comeback.
got the W 🌟 https://t.co/gd3s1xvld0
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) November 8, 2026
The victory came one week after Dallas blew a 14-point lead and lost in overtime to the Arizona Cardinals at home. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said afterward that the team showed heart and finally learned how to finish. The short-handed offense played without wide receiver George Pickens, who was inactive with a hamstring injury. Tyler Goodson added 77 yards on 12 carries in his return to Indianapolis.
Dallas hosts the 7-1 San Francisco 49ers on Sunday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:25 p.m. CT on FOX.
LISTEN on the Audacy App
Tell your Smart Speaker to "PLAY 1080 KRLD"
Sign Up to receive our KRLD Insider Newsletter for more news
Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube
