Dallas
Cowboys
1-7
38
FINAL
24
Indianapolis
Colts
3-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Dallas Cowboys secured a decisive 38-24 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 9 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for crucial momentum, the Cowboys showcased their offensive prowess and defensive strength throughout the contest.
Dak Prescott led the charge for Dallas, throwing for 322 yards and three touchdowns, while CeeDee Lamb emerged as his favorite target, racking up 124 receiving yards. On the ground, the Colts' Jonathan Taylor made a strong effort with 104 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to match the Cowboys' explosive offense.
Defensively, Rashan Gary was a standout for Dallas, recording six total tackles and an impressive three sacks, which played a pivotal role in disrupting the Colts' rhythm. The turning point came in the second half when Gary's relentless pressure led to a key turnover, allowing the Cowboys to extend their lead and ultimately seal the game. With this victory, Dallas continues to build momentum as they push towards the postseason.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 21 | 11 | 322 | 3 | 2 | 97.8 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 21 | 10 | 200 | 1 | 1 | 77.4 |
| Seth McGowan | HB | 2 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 97.9 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 79.1 |
| DJ Giddens | HB | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 22 | 104 | 4.7 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Velus Jones Jr | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 6 | -1 | -0.2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 4 | 124 | 31.0 | 1 | 61 | 1 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 3 | 114 | 38.0 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 3 | 93 | 31.0 | 0 | 64 | 1 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| DJ Giddens | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Scott | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| West Weeks | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT Overton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P.J. Locke | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von Miller | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 58 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

