Dallas have scored 25 touchdowns and conceded 25. They allow 51.4% on third down and have given up 1,222 rushing yards, both the worst figures in the NFL. Our Cowboys vs Colts prediction expects points.
The Indianapolis Colts rate 68.9 through the air, joint-lowest 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
A 3-5 team that cannot defend, visiting a 2-6 team that cannot throw. The table pairs every attacking number with the defensive number 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 have conceded 23 sacks and 24 touchdowns. Dallas have given up 1,222 rushing yards, more than anyone.
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 Indianapolis 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 allow opponents to convert 51.4% on third down, the worst rate in the NFL.
Dallas have conceded 1,222 rushing yards, the most in the league, at 5.03 a carry.
Indianapolis rate 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 given up, more than any team in the league, at 5.03 a carry — an average only Las Vegas beat. Dallas also allow 51.4% on third down, which nobody matches.
Indianapolis are set up to use it. Nine hundred and thirty-two rushing yards at 4.12 a carry is the one phase that works for them.
Through the air they are the problem: nine interceptions to five touchdowns from Daniel Jones, and a 68.9 team rating that only the Chargers match.
Players to watch
- Dak Prescott (DAL, QB): 2,046 passing yards and 14 touchdowns at 93.2.
- CeeDee Lamb (DAL, WR): The first read in an offence converting 71.9% in the red zone.
- Jonathan Taylor (IND, RB): 932 rushing yards 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
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| Detail | Cowboys vs Colts |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, November 8, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 6.00pm GMT Sun 8 Nov / 1:00 PM ET |
| Venue | Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN |
| TV | Sky Sports |
| Live stream | NFL Game Pass (DAZN) |
| 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 concede far too much to be comfortable, but Indianapolis have thrown nine interceptions and cannot keep pace through the air.
The live line and our projected margin both update through the week.
Every Week 9 game, previewed
| Kickoff (BST) | Game | Our prediction | Preview |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 2:15 AM | Jaguars @ Ravens | Jaguars 27-20 | Read |
| Sun 3:30 PM | Bengals @ Falcons | Bengals 27-17 | Read |
| Sun 7:00 PM | Browns @ Saints | Saints 20-17 | Read |
| Sun 7:00 PM | Cowboys @ Colts | Cowboys 26-20 | You are here |
| Sun 7:00 PM | Broncos @ Panthers | Broncos 26-16 | Read |
| Sun 7:00 PM | Lions @ Dolphins | Lions 30-17 | Read |
| Sun 7:00 PM | Rams @ Commanders | Rams 27-17 | Read |
| Sun 7:00 PM | Giants @ Eagles | Giants 20-17 | Read |
| Sun 7:00 PM | Jets @ Chiefs | Chiefs 30-13 | Read |
| Sun 10:05 PM | Texans @ Chargers | Texans 23-17 | Read |
| Sun 10:25 PM | Cardinals @ Seahawks | Seahawks 30-16 | Read |
| Sun 10:25 PM | Packers @ Patriots | Patriots 24-20 | Read |
| Sun 10:25 PM | Raiders @ 49ers | 49ers 30-17 | Read |
| Mon 2:20 AM | Buccaneers @ Bears | Bears 27-20 | Read |
| Tue 2:15 AM | Bills @ Vikings | Bills 27-24 | Read |
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Cowboys vs Colts FAQ
6pm GMT on Sunday 8 November at Lucas Oil Stadium, which is 1:00 PM ET.
Sky Sports has the coverage and NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries every game of the season, live or on demand. Sky holds one exclusive pick in each of the two Sunday afternoon windows, and those two reach Game Pass 24 hours after the final whistle. Channel 5 and 5ACTION carry the week’s free-to-air games, and those are not blacked out.
Dallas, with 1,222 at 5.03 a carry.
Five touchdown passes to nine interceptions, at a 68.7 rating.
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