Dallas
Cowboys
4-4
26
FINAL
48
Indianapolis
Colts
5-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Indianapolis Colts topped the Dallas Cowboys 48-26 in Week 9 of the 2026 season. This victory solidifies the Colts' position as a formidable contender in the league, showcasing their high-powered offense and tenacious defense.
Leading the charge for Indianapolis was quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr, who threw for 281 yards and three touchdowns, effectively distributing the ball and exploiting defensive gaps. Running back Jonathan Taylor was a force on the ground, amassing an impressive 279 rushing yards, consistently breaking tackles and moving the chains to keep the Cowboys' defense on their heels. Meanwhile, CeeDee Lamb led the receiving corps for Dallas with 120 yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with the Colts’ offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Colts made impactful plays that shifted momentum in their favor, highlighted by Laiatu Latu’s two sacks and Nick Cross's interception. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Cross's pick set up another Indianapolis touchdown, widening the gap and putting significant pressure on the Cowboys to respond. As the game unfolded, the Colts' ability to stifle Dallas's attempts at a comeback ultimately secured their dominant win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 20 | 13 | 65% | 281 | 3 | 0 | 147.9 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 31 | 13 | 42% | 253 | 2 | 2 | 65.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 21 | 279 | 13.3 | 72 | 4 | 67 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 12 | 90 | 7.5 | 21 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 4 | 120 | 30.0 | 59 | 2 | 60 | 1 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 3 | 118 | 39.3 | 42 | 1 | 84 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 4 | 83 | 20.8 | 56 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 1 | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 7 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | — | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Adetomiwa Adebawore | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tahj Chambers | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von Miller | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Walley | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kapena Gushiken | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Owens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 53 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

