Dallas
Cowboys
3-5
41
FINAL
14
Indianapolis
Colts
7-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Dallas Cowboys defeated the Indianapolis Colts 41-14 in Week 9 of the 2026 season. The victory keeps the Cowboys firmly in the playoff hunt, while the Colts struggle to find consistency as the season progresses.
Dak Prescott was the standout on offense, throwing for a staggering 372 yards and three touchdowns, while Jake Ferguson emerged as a reliable target, racking up 113 receiving yards. The Cowboys' offensive line provided Prescott with ample protection, allowing him to operate efficiently throughout the game.
Defensively, the Cowboys showcased their prowess, with Malachi Lawrence recording two sacks and Shavon Revel Jr. intercepting two passes, both crucial in stifling any Coltsโ momentum. The turning point came in the second quarter when Revel's second interception set up a touchdown drive, giving Dallas a commanding lead they would not relinquish. With a blend of offensive explosiveness and defensive tenacity, the Cowboys clearly established their dominance in this matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 37 | 28 | 372 | 3 | 0 | 134.0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 39 | 25 | 273 | 1 | 3 | 61.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 10 | 44 | 4.4 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 5 | 27 | 5.4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 17 | 27 | 1.6 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| DJ Giddens | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Emari Demercado | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 8 | 113 | 14.1 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 6 | 105 | 17.5 | 2 | 65 | 1 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 6 | 92 | 15.3 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 7 | 78 | 11.1 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Drew Ogletree | TE | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 3 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Woods | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Rush | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Ajiake | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar James | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Moore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT Overton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 35 |

