Dallas, TX – The Dallas Cowboys avoided another fourth‑quarter stumble on Sunday, edging the Indianapolis Colts 27‑23 after a dramatic finish. Trailing by three points with just over a minute remaining, quarterback Dak Prescott delivered a 46‑yard pass to running back Javonte Williams, who powered into the end zone from the one‑yard line.
Key moments
Prescott, who completed 21 of 34 passes for 335 yards and two touchdowns, also lost a fumble at the Dallas 19‑yard line that set up Indianapolis’ first score. The Colts responded with field goals of 59 and 50 yards by Spencer Shrader, briefly pulling the lead to 23‑20 with 1:37 left.
Four plays and two Colts penalties later, the Cowboys reclaimed the lead. “We got it done,” Prescott said after the game. “It wasn’t the prettiest, it wasn’t the best second half from the whole team, but we got it done. We said at the beginning of the game, whatever it takes to come out with a win and we did that.”
Statistical highlights
The Cowboys dominated the statistical sheet, outgaining the Colts 508 to 271 yards. Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb hauled in 10 receptions for 195 yards, the second‑highest total of his career, while Williams rushed for 101 yards, marking his second 100‑yard game of the season.
However, Dallas was penalized 14 times for 153 yards, the most since 2021, including an unsportsmanlike conduct call on inactive linebacker DeMarvion Overshown, who ran onto the field in street clothes to celebrate a turnover.
Colts’ challenges
Indianapolis faced its own setbacks. Running back Jonathan Taylor, who has been a focal point of the Colts’ offense, rushed 13 times for 46 yards and lost a fumble that halted a scoring opportunity. Quarterback Daniel Jones completed 20 of 34 passes for 180 yards and one touchdown but was intercepted by Caleb Downs with 35 seconds left, sealing the loss.
Colts coach Shane Steichen explained his decision to give the ball to his offense with little time left, noting the team had “four shots from the 1‑yard line” and a chance to regain possession.
Injuries and roster notes
Dallas entered the game without three starters, including wide receiver George Pickens, who remains a possible trade candidate. Tight end Jake Ferguson suffered a left‑knee injury in the third quarter and did not return.
For Indianapolis, linebacker Jaylon Carlies (neck) and right tackle Jalen Travis (knee) left the game in the first half and did not return.
Looking ahead
The Cowboys will open a three‑game home stretch next Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers, hoping to build on the momentum from this hard‑won victory. The Colts will host the Miami Dolphins the same weekend, aiming to halt a five‑game losing streak.
Both teams will look to address discipline and execution as they move deeper into the season, with Dallas emphasizing “discipline and details” to achieve consistent success.
Original reporting: KSAT Sports (San Antonio) — read the source article.
