Cowboys Rally Past Colts 27-23 on Prescott's Late Touchdown Drive

Dak Prescott led a 29-second touchdown drive as the Dallas Cowboys edged the Indianapolis Colts 27-23 on Sunday, overcoming 153 penalty yards and two costly fumbles.

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The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Indianapolis Colts 27–23 at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday afternoon, avoiding another late-game collapse. Just one week after the Cowboys wasted a 14-point lead in an overtime defeat to Arizona, quarterback Dak Prescott needed just 29 seconds in the final minutes to erase a three-point deficit and end a disappointing run.

With 1:37 left and a 23-20 deficit, Prescott found wide receiver Ryan Flournoy for a huge 46-yard gain to start the game-winning drive. Shortly after, Colts head coach Shane Steichen took a calculated risk by allowing running back Javonte Williams to into the end zone untouched from one yard out, thanks to two defensive penalties against Indianapolis. With 1:08 remaining, the calculated play gave Dallas the lead while giving Indianapolis ample time to launch a decisive counterattack.

But with 35 seconds remaining, Cowboys safety Caleb Downs intercepted quarterback Daniel Jones, ending the Colt’s final effort. Indianapolis suffered its sixth straight defeat as the Cowboys won thanks to the turnover. In terms of statistics, the Cowboys won the afternoon, surpassing the Colts by 508 total yards to 271. Prescott completed 21 of 34 passes for 335 yards and two touchdowns, scoring in the first half when he connected with top receiver CeeDee Lamb and tight end Jake Ferguson. Williams led the ground attack with 101 hard-earned rushing yards, while Lamb had a clinic with 10 receptions for 195 yards.

The Cowboy's careless discipline almost caused them to lose despite their offensive prowess. DeMarvion Overshown, an inactive linebacker, was called 14 times for 153 yards, including a strange unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for running onto the field in street clothes to celebrate a turnover. Additionally, both Lamb and Prescott made mistakes that prevented Indianapolis from winning and wasted good scoring opportunities.

While receiver Ashton Dulin thrilled the home fans with a 55-yard catch-and-run touchdown late in the third quarter, Colts kicker Spencer Shrader took advantage of Dallas's errors by making range goals from 47, 59, and 50 yards. One bright spot for the 2-7 Colts was veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen, who passed Hall of Famer Tim Brown for seventh place on the NFL's all-time list after catching four passes to reach 1,095 career grabs. The 4-5 Cowboys will meet the San Francisco 49ers at home on Sunday after this hard-fought victory, and both teams are preparing for possible roster changes ahead of Tuesday's NFL trade deadline.

FAQs:

Q: Who won the Cowboys vs. Colts game?

A: The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Indianapolis Colts 27-23 on Sunday, November 8, 2026.

Q: How did the Cowboys win the game?

A: Dak Prescott led a 29-second touchdown drive in the final two minutes, capped by a 1-yard rushing score from Javonte Williams. 

Q: Why did the Colts let Javonte Williams score?

A: Colts coach Shane Steichen intentionally allowed the touchdown with 1:08 left so Indianapolis would get the ball back with enough time for a winning drive.

Q: Who sealed the victory for Dallas?

A: Cowboys safety Caleb Downs intercepted Colts quarterback Daniel Jones with 35 seconds remaining to end Indianapolis's final drive.

Q: What were Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb's stats?

A: Prescott threw for 335 yards and two touchdowns, while Lamb caught 10 passes for 195 yards and a score.