Cowboys Escape Colts After Late Rally

The Cowboys nearly let a comfortable-looking lead slip away before Dak Prescott directed a late scoring drive to put Dallas back in front. The defense then stopped Indianapolis on its final possession to preserve a 27-23 victory at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 8, giving Dallas its fourth win of the season.

The performance was marked by mistakes. Prescott and CeeDee Lamb each lost a fumble, and Dallas was penalized 14 times for 153 yards. The flags repeatedly wiped out gains, while a particularly costly fourth-quarter miscue came when DeMarvion Overshown, who was not active for the game, ran onto the field after Dallas recovered a fumble.

Dallas found more success on the ground than it has for much of the season. Javonte Williams gained 101 yards on 20 carries, while Tyler Goodson added 77 yards on 12 attempts. Together, they averaged 5.5 yards per carry.

The offense remained uneven apart from the rushing production and several substantial passing plays. Dallas also allowed Indianapolis to make enough big gains to stay close, though the Colts finished with fewer than 300 total yards. The narrow win did little to suggest that the Cowboys have resolved their broader problems, despite the late drive and final defensive stop.