Dak Prescott threw for 335 yards and rookie Caleb Downs secured a game-sealing interception with 35 seconds left to help the Dallas Cowboys edge the Indianapolis Colts 27-23 at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 8, 2026.
The Dallas Cowboys escaped Indianapolis with a 4-5 record after overcoming 14 penalties and multiple turnovers according to NFL reports. Trailing by three points late in the fourth quarter, quarterback Dak Prescott jump-started a decisive drive with a 46-yard pass to wide receiver Ryan Flournoy as reported by The New York Times.
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Three plays later, running back Javonte Williams scored on a 1-yard plunge with 1:08 remaining to put Dallas ahead for good.
Downs Secures Victory for Dallas
The Indianapolis Colts had one final chance after Spencer Shrader kicked a 50-yard field goal to give them a 23-20 lead with 1:37 left on the clock noted Yahoo Sports. Facing a 3rd-and-22 on the ensuing possession, Colts quarterback Daniel Jones threw deep downfield according to The Landry Hat.
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First-round rookie safety Caleb Downs intercepted the pass to clinch the victory reported The Guardian.
It was a surreal feeling, honestly, to have it because I saw the play coming and I saw their setup and I was like, ‘Oh, it’s coming right here.
I know it.
I gotta house it.
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Before the contest even started, the visitors dealt with several surprising inactives on their roster, including George Pickens who was sidelined due to a hamstring issue. Defensive starters Joey Porter Jr. and DeMarvion Overshown also sat out with foot and back-and-hamstring ailments, respectively.
Meanwhile, the home side experienced its own health hurdles during the afternoon as linebacker Jaylon Carlies departed with a neck issue, right tackle Jalen Travis left due to a knee problem, and tight end Mo Alie-Cox exited because of a groin injury.
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On the other side of the ball, Dallas offensive linemen Tyler Booker struggled on back-to-back plays during the opening drive, while Tyler Smith and Tyler Guyton were flagged for penalties as the sloppiness mounted.
Cowboys Overcome Penalties
Dallas was flagged 14 penalties resulting in 153 yards noted IndyStar, marking a chaotic afternoon where the home team benefited from the endless yellow flags. The infractions included an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on inactive linebacker DeMarvion Overshown reported Sports Illustrated, who ran onto the field in street clothes to celebrate a takeaway according to AP coverage.
Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb paced the offense with 10 catches for 195 yards noted The Guardian, including a 44-yard touchdown just before halftime stated AP. Williams added 101 rushing yards on 20 carries reported The Guardian, while Tyler Goodson contributed 77 yards on 12 attempts according to the same report.
For Indianapolis, Jonathan Taylor rushed for 46 yards and lost a fumble at the Dallas 18-yard line in the fourth quarter, while teammate Josh Downs dropped a third-and-8 pass late in the game that forced the hosts to settle for a field goal rather than running out the clock.
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Coaches Evaluate The Game
I loved the heart,
Schottenheimer said according to NFL.com. The best way to learn how to win is to win.
And to finish.
Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones also spoke about the direction of the franchise, stating on 105.3 The Fan that We’re pushing to make our team better to make a run.
On the opposing sideline, Colts head coach Shane Steichen pointed to execution issues across both units after his squad dropped its fifth consecutive game to fall to 2-7 on the year.
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Indianapolis will look to regroup when they host the Miami Dolphins next Sunday at home, while the victorious Cowboys prepare for a much tougher test.
The win moves the Cowboys to 4-5 on the season stated NFL.com. Dallas returns home for a three-game homestand starting next Sunday, when they host the 7-1 San Francisco 49ers reported NFL.com.
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Earlier coverage: Dallas Cowboys defeat Indianapolis Colts 27-23 at Lucas Oil Stadium