Dallas
Cowboys
1-5
48
FINAL
18
Indianapolis
Colts
5-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Dallas Cowboys topped the Indianapolis Colts 48-18 in Week 9 of the 2026 season. With playoff positioning at stake, Dallas showcased their dominance on both sides of the ball, leaving the Colts struggling to keep pace.
Dak Prescott shone brightly for the Cowboys, throwing for three touchdowns and leading the offense with precision, while tight end Jake Ferguson emerged as a key target, racking up 100 receiving yards. Although the Colts' Anthony Richardson Sr. amassed 282 passing yards, it wasnβt enough to overcome the Cowboys' offensive firepower, which included a solid rushing performance from Javonte Williams.
Dallas' defense played a crucial role in sealing the victory, highlighted by Malachi Lawrence's two sacks and DeMarvion Overshown's two interceptions. The game's turning point came when Overshown picked off a pass in the second quarter, setting up a quick touchdown drive that shifted momentum firmly in the Cowboys' favor. With Jalen Thompson leading the defense with four total tackles, Dallas proved they can dominate both offensively and defensively, setting the tone for the rest of the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 28 | 17 | 61% | 282 | 2 | 3 | 78.8 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 24 | 19 | 79% | 269 | 3 | 1 | 135.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 12 | 42 | 3.5 | 18 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 3 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 5 | 17 | 3.4 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 5 | 15 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 3 | 100 | 33.3 | 74 | 0 | 57 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 4 | 100 | 25.0 | 15 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 3 | 70 | 23.3 | 61 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 4 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 15 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Ashton Dulin | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 11 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 13 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Hunter Luepke | FB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 16 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Luke Schoonmaker | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Will Mallory | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Wohler | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 48 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 2 | 6 | 58 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

