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Dallas Cowboys at Indianapolis Colts

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Dallas Cowboys · Indianapolis Colts

Data: ESPN · observed Source

Matchup details observed .

Final score

Dallas Cowboys 27 — Indianapolis Colts 23

Box-score leaders · plays of the day

  • Daniel Jones · IND: Passing Yards: 20/32, 180 YDS, 1 TD · game
  • Jonathan Taylor · IND: Rushing Yards: 13 CAR, 46 YDS · game
  • Ashton Dulin · IND: Receiving Yards: 1 REC, 55 YDS, 1 TD · game
  • Laiatu Latu · IND: Sacks: 1 · game
  • Hunter Wohler · IND: Tackles: 16 · game
  • Dak Prescott · DAL: Passing Yards: 21/34, 335 YDS, 2 TD · game
  • Javonte Williams · DAL: Rushing Yards: 20 CAR, 101 YDS, 1 TD · game
  • CeeDee Lamb · DAL: Receiving Yards: 10 REC, 195 YDS, 1 TD · game
  • Rashan Gary · DAL: Sacks: 1 · game
  • Quinnen Williams · DAL: Tackles: 7 · game

Source

Fantasy outlook · Week 9

PPR projections · observed . Rankings and other scoring formats.

Dak Prescott

DAL · QB · Rank 7 · Tier 2

17.5 PPR points · floor 11.1 · ceiling 23.9

Why: Dak Prescott

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the QB average · Indianapolis Colts allow 18 QB fantasy points a game (4.8% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · QB
WeekCompAttPass ydsPass TDINTRushRush ydsRed-zone touches
81929195107201
7152721230280
6345425812270
5244231612000

Daniel Jones

IND · QB · Rank 33 · Tier 4

12.3 PPR points · floor 8.7 · ceiling 15.9

Why: Daniel Jones

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the QB average · Dallas Cowboys allow 20.2 QB fantasy points a game (14.9% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · QB
WeekCompAttPass ydsPass TDINTRushRush ydsRed-zone touches
8192814412470
71322108014131
62242269123300
5244426700341

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Anthony Richardson

IND · QB · Rank 38 · Tier 5

11.1 PPR points

Why: Anthony Richardson

Last 1 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the QB average · Dallas Cowboys allow 20.2 QB fantasy points a game (14.9% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 1 observed week · QB
WeekCompAttPass ydsPass TDINTRushRush ydsRed-zone touches
822800240

Jonathan Taylor

IND · RB · Rank 9 · Tier 3

12.6 PPR points · floor 3.3 · ceiling 21.9

Why: Jonathan Taylor

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the RB average · Dallas Cowboys allow 26.4 RB fantasy points a game (15% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · RB
WeekRushRush ydsRush TDTargetsRecRec ydsRed-zone touches
8823054242
71895132151
62194142575
51545043374

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Javonte Williams

DAL · RB · Rank 15 · Tier 3

12.1 PPR points · floor 2.9 · ceiling 21.3

Why: Javonte Williams

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the RB average · Indianapolis Colts allow 24.8 RB fantasy points a game (9.7% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · RB
WeekRushRush ydsRush TDTargetsRecRec ydsRed-zone touches
8245602116
72515510007
6114112293
51245132172

DJ Giddens

IND · RB · Rank 39 · Tier 5

8 PPR points

Why: DJ Giddens

Last 1 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the RB average · Dallas Cowboys allow 26.4 RB fantasy points a game (15% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 1 observed week · RB
WeekRushRush ydsRush TDTargetsRecRec ydsRed-zone touches
864300000

Seth McGowan

IND · RB · Rank 57 · Tier 6

6.1 PPR points · floor 3.9 · ceiling 8.3

Why: Seth McGowan

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the RB average · Dallas Cowboys allow 26.4 RB fantasy points a game (15% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · RB
WeekRushRush ydsRush TDTargetsRecRec ydsRed-zone touches
852900001
7114601121
642700000
551601130

Tyler Goodson

DAL · RB · Rank 60 · Tier 6

5.9 PPR points · floor 4.1 · ceiling 7.7

Why: Tyler Goodson

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the RB average · Indianapolis Colts allow 24.8 RB fantasy points a game (9.7% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · RB
WeekRushRush ydsRush TDTargetsRecRec ydsRed-zone touches
8714022193
7103800004
62003191
431201000

Hunter Luepke

DAL · RB · Rank 89 · Tier 7

3.6 PPR points · floor 2.1 · ceiling 5.1

Why: Hunter Luepke

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the RB average · Indianapolis Colts allow 24.8 RB fantasy points a game (9.7% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · RB
WeekRushRush ydsRush TDTargetsRecRec ydsRed-zone touches
80000000
71300001
60003391
51500000

CeeDee Lamb

DAL · WR · Rank 9 · Tier 2

12.3 PPR points · floor 0.7 · ceiling 23.9

Why: CeeDee Lamb

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Indianapolis Colts allow 27.4 WR fantasy points a game (6.3% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
81175805239.3%1
712574217646.2%2
618970015333.3%0
552905611.9%0

Keenan Allen

IND · WR · Rank 28 · Tier 3

9.8 PPR points · floor 3.4 · ceiling 16.2

Why: Keenan Allen

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Dallas Cowboys allow 35.6 WR fantasy points a game (8.3% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
8776705023.3%0
7333102514.3%0
611882010428.9%0
5954506420.9%0

Ryan Flournoy

DAL · WR · Rank 33 · Tier 4

9.4 PPR points · floor 5.2 · ceiling 13.6

Why: Ryan Flournoy

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Indianapolis Colts allow 27.4 WR fantasy points a game (6.3% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
8433814114.3%1
7447004615.4%0
6974015216.7%1
543900509.5%0

George Pickens

DAL · WR · Rank 38 · Tier 4

9 PPR points · floor 2.4 · ceiling 15.6

Why: George Pickens

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Indianapolis Colts allow 27.4 WR fantasy points a game (6.3% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
8424807914.3%0
7645716123.1%1
611673011520.4%1
5139130112731%1

Josh Downs

IND · WR · Rank 48 · Tier 4

8.3 PPR points · floor 4 · ceiling 12.6

Why: Josh Downs

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Dallas Cowboys allow 35.6 WR fantasy points a game (8.3% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
8542314016.7%1
7421803919%0
6844007521.1%1
5634709714%0

Laquon Treadwell

IND · WR · Rank 97 · Tier 6

5 PPR points · floor 1.6 · ceiling 8.4

Why: Laquon Treadwell

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Dallas Cowboys allow 35.6 WR fantasy points a game (8.3% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
821180106.7%0
722190199.5%0
6522106913.2%0
58234012518.6%0

Deion Burks

IND · WR · Rank 110 · Tier 6

4.5 PPR points · floor 1.9 · ceiling 7.1

Why: Deion Burks

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Dallas Cowboys allow 35.6 WR fantasy points a game (8.3% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
81120-63.3%0
711110104.8%0
622410335.3%0
52000874.7%0

Ashton Dulin

IND · WR · Rank 132 · Tier 6

3.2 PPR points · floor 0.1 · ceiling 6.3

Why: Ashton Dulin

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Dallas Cowboys allow 35.6 WR fantasy points a game (8.3% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
8000000%0
7000000%0
4632903820.7%0
1100003.4%0

KaVontae Turpin

DAL · WR · Rank 134 · Tier 6

3.2 PPR points · floor 0 · ceiling 6.4

Why: KaVontae Turpin

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Indianapolis Colts allow 27.4 WR fantasy points a game (6.3% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
6000000%0
542220279.5%0
4000000%0
32190155%2

Anthony Gould

IND · WR · Rank 136 · Tier 7

3.1 PPR points · floor 3.1 · ceiling 3.1

Why: Anthony Gould

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Dallas Cowboys allow 35.6 WR fantasy points a game (8.3% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
6000000%0
5000000%0
4000000%0
3000000%0

Jonathan Mingo

DAL · WR · Rank 155 · Tier 7

2 PPR points · floor 0.4 · ceiling 3.6

Why: Jonathan Mingo

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Indianapolis Colts allow 27.4 WR fantasy points a game (6.3% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
8000000%0
71000453.8%0
6000000%0
542200659.5%0

Alec Pierce

IND · WR · Rank 162 · Tier 8

0 PPR points · floor 0 · ceiling 0

Injured reserve

Why: Alec Pierce

Injured reserve · projection zero · Last 2 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Dallas Cowboys allow 35.6 WR fantasy points a game (8.3% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 2 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
211110103.3%0
16461010320.7%1

Nick Westbrook-Ikhine

IND · WR · Rank 202 · Tier 8

0 PPR points · floor 0 · ceiling 0

Not on active roster

Why: Nick Westbrook-Ikhine

Not on active roster · projection zero · Last 2 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Dallas Cowboys allow 35.6 WR fantasy points a game (8.3% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 2 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
51000292.3%0
4000000%0

Tyler Warren

IND · TE · Rank 7 · Tier 2

10.3 PPR points · floor 4.8 · ceiling 15.8

Why: Tyler Warren

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the TE average · Dallas Cowboys allow 13.7 TE fantasy points a game (at average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · TE
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
81041805133.3%0
5978308620.9%1
4554102117.2%0
31095502828.6%0

Brevyn Spann-Ford

DAL · TE · Rank 33 · Tier 4

5.9 PPR points · floor 2.7 · ceiling 9.1

Why: Brevyn Spann-Ford

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the TE average · Indianapolis Colts allow 14.4 TE fantasy points a game (5.1% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · TE
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
8543102417.9%1
72211047.7%0
654350319.3%1
52000-84.8%0

Pharaoh Brown

IND · TE · Rank 51 · Tier 4

4.5 PPR points

Why: Pharaoh Brown

Last 1 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the TE average · Dallas Cowboys allow 13.7 TE fantasy points a game (at average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 1 observed week · TE
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
61170-12.6%0

Mo Alie-Cox

IND · TE · Rank 54 · Tier 5

4.4 PPR points · floor 1.5 · ceiling 7.3

Why: Mo Alie-Cox

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the TE average · Dallas Cowboys allow 13.7 TE fantasy points a game (at average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · TE
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
7200079.5%0
6111112.6%1
52214034.7%0
31116002.9%0

Will Mallory

IND · TE · Rank 55 · Tier 5

4.4 PPR points · floor 1.6 · ceiling 7.2

Why: Will Mallory

Last 2 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the TE average · Dallas Cowboys allow 13.7 TE fantasy points a game (at average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 2 observed weeks · TE
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
730001114.3%0
6622008715.8%0

James Mitchell

DAL · TE · Rank 57 · Tier 5

4.3 PPR points

Why: James Mitchell

Last 1 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the TE average · Indianapolis Colts allow 14.4 TE fantasy points a game (5.1% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 1 observed week · TE
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
8000000%0

Luke Schoonmaker

DAL · TE · Rank 66 · Tier 5

3.8 PPR points · floor 3.6 · ceiling 4

Why: Luke Schoonmaker

Last 3 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the TE average · Indianapolis Colts allow 14.4 TE fantasy points a game (5.1% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 3 observed weeks · TE
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
5119052.4%0
3119062.5%0
111120123.3%0

Jake Ferguson

DAL · TE · Rank 68 · Tier 5

3.7 PPR points · floor 0 · ceiling 10.8

Why: Jake Ferguson

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the TE average · Indianapolis Colts allow 14.4 TE fantasy points a game (5.1% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · TE
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
7100093.8%0
632130235.6%0
5631902914.3%0
443110189.3%0

Andrew Ogletree

IND · TE · Rank 82 · Tier 5

2.9 PPR points · floor 1.6 · ceiling 4.2

Why: Andrew Ogletree

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the TE average · Dallas Cowboys allow 13.7 TE fantasy points a game (at average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · TE
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
8000000%0
72212059.5%1
51140-22.3%0
4000000%0

Brandon Aubrey

DAL · K · Rank 4 · Tier 1

10.4 PPR points · floor 3.8 · ceiling 17

Why: Brandon Aubrey

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the K average · Indianapolis Colts allow 11.4 K fantasy points a game (15% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · K
WeekFG madeFG attXP made
8343
7333
6001
5111

Spencer Shrader

IND · K · Rank 21 · Tier 3

6.7 PPR points · floor 0 · ceiling 14.2

Why: Spencer Shrader

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the K average · Dallas Cowboys allow 8.9 K fantasy points a game (3.8% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · K
WeekFG madeFG attXP made
8001
7131
6222
5551

DAL defense / special teams

DAL · DST · Rank 14 · Tier 3

6.1 PPR points · floor 2.9 · ceiling 9.3

Why: DAL defense / special teams

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the DST average · Indianapolis Colts allow 9.4 DST fantasy points a game (15% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · DST
WeekPts allowedSacksTakeaways
83352
72121
62331
52410

IND defense / special teams

IND · DST · Rank 27 · Tier 4

2.7 PPR points · floor 0.2 · ceiling 5.2

Why: IND defense / special teams

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the DST average · Dallas Cowboys allow 3 DST fantasy points a game (15% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · DST
WeekPts allowedSacksTakeaways
84231
71630
62601
53410

Weekly data: nflverse contributors · CC BY 4.0. Weekly statistics normalized and transformed into projections.

Injury impact

Dallas Cowboys

Availability-impact index: 24

  • P.J. Locke (S) · Questionable · Concussion ·
  • Jonathan Mingo (WR) · Questionable · Ankle ·
  • Jake Ferguson (TE) · Questionable · Knee ·
  • Donovan Ezeiruaku (LB) · Questionable · Ankle ·
  • Joey Porter Jr. (CB) · Out · Ankle ·
  • DeMarvion Overshown (LB) · Out · Hamstring ·
  • Luke Schoonmaker (TE) · Out · Groin ·
  • KaVontae Turpin (WR) · Out · Ribs ·
  • Tyrus Wheat (LB) · Out · Coach's Decision ·
  • Ajani Cornelius (OT) · Out · Coach's Decision ·
  • George Pickens (WR) · Out · Hamstring ·
  • Jonathan Bullard (DT) · Injured Reserve · Calf ·
  • Malachi Lawrence (LB) · Injured Reserve · Ankle ·

Indianapolis Colts

Availability-impact index: 24.5

  • Mo Alie-Cox (TE) · Questionable · Groin ·
  • Jalen Travis (OT) · Questionable · Knee ·
  • Jaylon Carlies (LB) · Questionable · Neck ·
  • Riley Leonard (QB) · Out · Coach's Decision ·
  • Justin Walley (CB) · Out · Knee ·
  • Will Mallory (TE) · Out · Coach's Decision ·
  • Akeem Davis-Gaither (LB) · Out · Knee ·
  • Charlie Heck (OT) · Out · Coach's Decision ·
  • Pharaoh Brown (TE) · Out · Coach's Decision ·
  • A.J. Haulcy (S) · Out · Ankle ·
  • Alec Pierce (WR) · Injured Reserve · Heel ·

The availability-impact index weights listed players by position and reported starter status when available. It is a relative report-weighting index, not a medical assessment or a point-spread adjustment. An empty report does not confirm availability.

Coaching Room

Dallas Cowboys

Head coach: Brian Schottenheimer · 1 season as a head coach · Coach source

Sample: 9 games · season 2026.

Observed team tendencies · 2026
MetricValueLeague rankGames
Fourth-down attempts per game1.3rank 18 of 329
Fourth-down conversion rate58.3 %rank 15 of 329
Red-zone trips per game3.9rank 6 of 329
Pass attempt share (pass attempts + rushes)59.2 %rank 9 of 329
Rush share (pass attempts + rushes)40.9 %rank 24 of 329
Time of possession per game29.5 minrank 24 of 329
Turnovers per game1rank 21 of 329

Statistics sources: Box score 1 · Box score 2 · Box score 3 · Box score 4 · Box score 5

Indianapolis Colts

Head coach: Shane Steichen · 3 seasons as a head coach · Coach source

Sample: 9 games · season 2026.

Observed team tendencies · 2026
MetricValueLeague rankGames
Fourth-down attempts per game1.9rank 5 of 329
Fourth-down conversion rate58.8 %rank 14 of 329
Red-zone trips per game2.7rank 25 of 329
Pass attempt share (pass attempts + rushes)55.1 %rank 15 of 329
Rush share (pass attempts + rushes)44.9 %rank 18 of 329
Time of possession per game30.9 minrank 10 of 329
Turnovers per game1.8rank 6 of 329

Statistics sources: Box score 1 · Box score 2 · Box score 3 · Box score 4 · Box score 5

Observed win probability

Indianapolis Colts: latest 1.5% · ESPN estimates across observed plays.

Observed . Estimates can change; no probability is a promise.

Game-day weather

Indoor venue or confirmed closed roof. Outdoor weather flags do not apply.

Source

Indianapolis Colts coverage

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Method

Only observed fields are shown. Team box scores do not isolate red-zone touchdowns or offense-only points per drive; current injury reports and outdoor forecasts cover only supported leagues and venues. Projections start with three current-season games or a prior-season rating; early-season estimates are excluded from picks.

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