Dallas
Cowboys
3-5
19
FINAL
24
Indianapolis
Colts
4-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Indianapolis Colts secured a 24-19 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in a tightly contested Week 9 matchup of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Colts managed to hold off a late surge from Dallas, solidifying their position in the race for the postseason.
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr led the way with a crucial passing touchdown, while Dak Prescott of the Cowboys threw for 138 yards, but struggled to find the end zone. Indianapolis running back Jonathan Taylor contributed significantly with 38 rushing yards, and George Pickens emerged as the top receiver for Dallas, racking up 67 yards through the air.
Defensively, the Colts were led by Charvarius Ward Sr, who recorded five total tackles, and CJ Allen, who made a game-changing interception. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Allen's pick halted a promising Dallas drive, allowing the Colts to maintain their slim lead and ultimately secure the win. The defensive efforts from Indianapolis proved pivotal in a game where every possession counted.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 16 | 9 | 56% | 138 | 0 | 1 | 58.8 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 14 | 7 | 50% | 101 | 1 | 0 | 97.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 6 | 38 | 6.3 | 9 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 6 | 33 | 5.5 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Pickens | WR | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 18 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 20 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 9 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 2 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | — | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charvarius Ward Sr | FS | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Walley | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Austin Ajiake | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Adetomiwa Adebawore | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Moore | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 53 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 29 |

