Dallas
Cowboys
1-7
10
FINAL
30
Indianapolis
Colts
5-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 9 showdown, the Indianapolis Colts topped the Dallas Cowboys with a commanding 30-10 victory, solidifying their playoff aspirations. The win not only boosts the Colts’ confidence but also places them firmly in the mix for a postseason berth as the season approaches its climax.
Leading the way offensively was quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr., who threw for 245 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers. Deion Burks was a standout target, racking up 128 receiving yards and making crucial plays that kept the chains moving. Jonathan Taylor contributed on the ground with 36 rushing yards, adding balance to the Colts' offensive attack.
On the defensive side, the Colts' unit was relentless, highlighted by Sauce Gardner's four tackles and Akeem Davis-Gaither's pivotal interception, which shifted momentum in the Colts' favor. The turning point came when Davis-Gaither picked off a pass in the first half, setting up another scoring drive that extended the Colts' lead. Overall, the Colts' defense played a crucial role in stifling the Cowboys' offense and securing the dominant victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 10 | 7 | 70% | 245 | 3 | 0 | 152.0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 25 | 11 | 44% | 141 | 0 | 2 | 28.9 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 9 | 5 | 56% | 88 | 0 | 0 | 89.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 11 | 36 | 3.3 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Israel Abanikanda | HB | 10 | 20 | 2.0 | 14 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Seth McGowan | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Dulin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deion Burks | WR | 3 | 128 | 42.7 | 33 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 2 | 80 | 40.0 | 36 | 1 | 79 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 13 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Mo Alie-Cox | TE | 1 | 47 | 47.0 | 17 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Israel Abanikanda | HB | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 35 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 33 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 12 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 9 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 17 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Wohler | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caelen Carson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P.J. Locke | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Owens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arden Key | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 35 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

