Dallas has scored 25 touchdowns and conceded 25. It allows 51.4% on third down, the worst rate in the NFL, and has given up 1,222 rushing yards — also the most. Our Cowboys vs Colts prediction expects a shootout.
The Indianapolis Colts rate 68.9 through the air, the joint-lowest figure in the league, and Daniel Jones has five touchdown passes to nine interceptions. The Dallas Cowboys are 3-5.
Dallas Cowboys @ Indianapolis Colts
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Cowboys vs Colts: 2026 form so far
Two teams below .500, each broken at a different end of the field. The table pairs every attacking number with the defensive number sitting opposite it.
Cowboys attack against the Colts defence
| Per game | Cowboys offence | Colts allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 247.9 | 211.8 |
| Rushing yards | 94.1 | 131.8 |
| Yards per carry | 3.8 | 4.9 |
| Passer rating | 93.2 | 102.6 |
| Touchdowns | 3.1 | 3.0 |
| Third-down conversion | 47.5% | 32.6% |
| Red-zone conversion | 71.9% | 61.9% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 1.4 | 2.0 |
Colts attack against the Cowboys defence
| Per game | Colts offence | Cowboys allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 174.6 | 232.6 |
| Rushing yards | 116.5 | 152.8 |
| Yards per carry | 4.1 | 5.0 |
| Passer rating | 68.9 | 102.8 |
| Touchdowns | 1.9 | 3.1 |
| Third-down conversion | 38.5% | 51.4% |
| Red-zone conversion | 59.1% | 68.8% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 2.9 | 1.9 |
Indianapolis has conceded 23 sacks and 24 touchdowns. Dallas has given up 1,222 rushing yards, more than any team in the league.
Cowboys vs Colts quarterback matchup
Dak Prescott has 14 touchdown passes to five interceptions at 93.2. Daniel Jones has five to nine at 68.7, and the Colts rate 68.9 as a team.
| Team | Quarterback | Last game | Season to date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | Dak Prescott | 19/29, 195 yds, 1 TD, 0 INT, 96.2 rtg | 197/302, 2046 yds, 14 TD, 5 INT, 93.2 rtg (8 games) |
| Colts | Daniel Jones | 19/28, 144 yds, 1 TD, 2 INT, 62.2 rtg | 162/268, 1542 yds, 5 TD, 9 INT, 68.7 rtg (8 games) |
Cowboys vs Colts injury report and team news
Dallas allows opponents to convert 51.4% on third down, the worst rate in the NFL.
Dallas has conceded 1,222 rushing yards, the most in the league, at 5.03 a carry.
Indianapolis rates 68.9 through the air, joint-lowest in the NFL with the Chargers.
Dallas CowboysIndianapolis ColtsThe most rushing yards conceded in football, against a team that can run
One thousand two hundred and twenty-two rushing yards conceded is more than any team has given up, at 5.03 a carry — an average beaten only by Las Vegas. The 51.4% allowed on third down stands alone.
Indianapolis should be able to use that. Nine hundred and thirty-two rushing yards at 4.12 a carry is the single phase that functions for the Colts.
The passing game is where it falls apart. Jones has nine interceptions against five touchdowns, and only the Chargers match that 68.9 team rating.
Players to watch
- Dak Prescott (DAL, QB): 2,046 yards and 14 scores at a 93.2 rating.
- CeeDee Lamb (DAL, WR): First read in an attack finishing 71.9% of red-zone trips.
- Jonathan Taylor (IND, RB): 932 on the ground at 4.12 a carry.
- Tyler Warren (IND, TE): A central target in a passing game rating 68.9.
How to watch Cowboys vs Colts in Canada
Kickoff is 1:00 PM ET on Sunday, November 8 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. CTV’s Sunday afternoon pick varies by region, so your local listings decide whether this is the game you get. RDS carries the French-language broadcast. DAZN carries every game of the season in Canada through NFL Game Pass. Squawka may earn a commission if you subscribe through that link.
| Detail | Cowboys vs Colts |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, November 8, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 10:00 AM PT |
| Venue | Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN |
| TV | CTV (regional) / TSN / RDS (French) |
| Live stream | DAZN (NFL Game Pass) |
| Week | Week 9, 2026 NFL season |
Cowboys vs Colts prediction and score projection
Our Cowboys vs Colts prediction is Dallas by 26-20. The Cowboys give up too much to be safe, but the Colts have thrown nine interceptions and cannot trade scores.
Signal’s live read on this game updates through the week.
Every Week 9 game, previewed
| Kickoff (ET) | Game | Our prediction | Preview |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 9:15 PM | Jaguars @ Ravens | Jaguars 27-20 | Read |
| Sun 10:30 AM | Bengals @ Falcons | Bengals 27-17 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Browns @ Saints | Saints 20-17 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Cowboys @ Colts | Cowboys 26-20 | You are here |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Broncos @ Panthers | Broncos 26-16 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Lions @ Dolphins | Lions 30-17 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Rams @ Commanders | Rams 27-17 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Giants @ Eagles | Giants 20-17 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Jets @ Chiefs | Chiefs 30-13 | Read |
| Sun 5:05 PM | Texans @ Chargers | Texans 23-17 | Read |
| Sun 5:25 PM | Cardinals @ Seahawks | Seahawks 30-16 | Read |
| Sun 5:25 PM | Packers @ Patriots | Patriots 24-20 | Read |
| Sun 5:25 PM | Raiders @ 49ers | 49ers 30-17 | Read |
| Sun 9:20 PM | Buccaneers @ Bears | Bears 27-20 | Read |
| Mon 9:15 PM | Bills @ Vikings | Bills 27-24 | Read |
You can find the other games on our NFL hub, with Signal’s read on all of Week 9 alongside them. The two conferences meet here, so neither the AFC Championship odds nor the NFC Championship odds tell the whole story on their own.
Cowboys vs Colts FAQ
Dallas, narrowly. Our Signal model has the Cowboys as slight favourites and the live number is in the Signal card on this page, despite the Colts playing at home.
1:00 PM ET on Sunday, November 8, which is 12:00 PM CT and 10:00 AM PT, at Lucas Oil Stadium.
CTV’s Sunday afternoon game is a regional pick, so check your local listings. RDS has the French call. DAZN carries every game of the season in Canada through NFL Game Pass.
Dallas, with 1,222 — more than any team in the NFL.
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