Cowboys at Colts
Dallas Cowboys 42, Indianapolis Colts 17 · NFL afterdark
Final Score
Cowboys 42 5 TD · 0 FG · 6 XP
Colts 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XPDak Prescott 367 yds passingJonathan Taylor 150 yds rushingJake Ferguson 115 yds receivingMarkquese Bell 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 409 · 238Passing yards 367 · 88Rushing yards 42 · 150Completions 25/32 · 8/17Yards per carry 4.7 · 7.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 31d ago
The Dallas Cowboys dominated the Indianapolis Colts with a final score of 42-17, solidifying their position as a top contender in the league. This Week 9 matchup was crucial for both teams, but the Cowboys showcased their offensive firepower and defensive prowess to secure a decisive victory.
Dak Prescott was the standout performer, throwing for an impressive 367 yards and five touchdowns, effortlessly connecting with his receivers throughout the game. Jake Ferguson was a key target, racking up 115 receiving yards, while Jonathan Taylor led the Colts on the ground with 150 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Dallas's explosive offense.
Defensively, the Cowboys were relentless, with Caleb Downs leading the team in tackles with five, and Jaishawn Barham contributing with a sack. However, it was Markquese Bell's two interceptions that truly shifted momentum, providing Dallas with key turnovers at critical moments. The turning point came midway through the second quarter when Bell's first interception set up another touchdown, putting the Cowboys ahead 28-10 and firmly in control of the game.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | ||||||
| Dak PrescottQB | 25/32 | 78% | 367 | 5 | 1 | 141.0 |
| Colts | ||||||
| Daniel JonesQB | 8/17 | 47% | 98 | 0 | 3 | 25.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||||||
| Dak PrescottQB | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jaydon BlueHB | 5 | 13 | 2.6 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Colts | |||||||
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 19 | 150 | 7.9 | 22 | 2 | 95 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||||||
| Jake FergusonTE | 6 | 115 | 19.2 | 47 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| George PickensWR | 4 | 83 | 20.8 | 30 | 2 | 39 | 1 |
| Jaydon BlueHB | 7 | 69 | 9.9 | 65 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| KaVontae TurpinWR | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 12 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| CeeDee LambWR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 18 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Colts | |||||||
| Tyler WarrenTE | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | 34 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Tank DellWR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Trey PalmerWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Ashton DulinWR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||||
| Markquese BellSS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb DownsSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaishawn BarhamWILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie DurantCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenny ClarkDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel JrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon BlandCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen WilliamsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT OvertonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen ThompsonFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colts | |||||
| Charvarius Ward SrCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan OwensFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. HaulcySS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan StukesFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-BrittCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu LatuLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian WilkinsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon CarliesWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce GardnerCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn BynumFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||
| Brandon AubreyK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |
| Colts | |||
| Spencer ShraderK | 1/2 | 2 | 42 |
| Rigoberto SanchezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |