Cowboys escape with narrow victory over Colts in close game
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Last updated Nov 9, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys secured a 27-23 road victory against the Indianapolis Colts on November 8. After a strong first half, where the Cowboys led 17-7 at halftime, the Colts mounted a challenge in the second half but fell short. Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott completed 21 of 34 passes for 335 yards and two touchdowns, while running back Javonte Williams added a touchdown and significant rushing yards. The win improves the Cowboys' record to 4-5, solidifying their position in the NFC East. They will prepare to host the San Francisco 49ers in their next game on November 15.
- •Cowboys led 17-7 at halftime against Colts.
- •Dak Prescott threw for 335 yards and two touchdowns.
- •Javonte Williams rushed for over 100 yards and a touchdown.
- •Dallas improves to 4-5 in the NFC East standings.
- •Next game is against the San Francisco 49ers on November 15.
- 8:01 AMYahoo Sports — ‘He Truly Doesn’t Realize How Bad He Is,’ ‘Insufferable Coach’ — Cowboys Fans Slam HC Brian Schottenheimer’s Reaction After ‘Barely’ Beating Colts
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Cowboys’ Brian Schottenheimer is just happy to escape ‘crazy’ Colts game with a win
"Brian Schottenheimer expressed plenty of relief to see his Dallas Cowboys squad come out with a 27-23 road win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday afternoon. Schottenheimer is halfway through the second season of his NFL head coaching career with the Cowboys. Missing the playoffs last year, the young coach looks to lead the franchise back to that […] The post Cowboys’ Brian Schottenheimer is just happy to escape ‘crazy’ Colts game with a win appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The Dallas Cowboys narrowly escaped with a 27-23 win over the struggling Indianapolis Colts, improving to 4-5. Dallas remains in the NFC East race, but its shaky performances this season haven’t done much to convince the fanbase.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 9, 2026, 8:01 AM‘He Truly Doesn’t Realize How Bad He Is,’ ‘Insufferable Coach’ — Cowboys Fans Slam HC Brian Schottenheimer’s Reaction After ‘Barely’ Beating Colts
The Dallas Cowboys narrowly escaped with a 27-23 win over the struggling Indianapolis Colts, improving to 4-5. Dallas remains in the NFC East race, but its shaky performances this season haven’t done much to convince the fanbase.
- Yahoo SportsNov 9, 2026, 8:00 AMCowboys’ Brian Schottenheimer is just happy to escape ‘crazy’ Colts game with a win
Brian Schottenheimer expressed plenty of relief to see his Dallas Cowboys squad come out with a 27-23 road win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday afternoon. Schottenheimer is halfway through the second season of his NFL head coaching career with the Cowboys. Missing the playoffs last year, the young coach looks to lead the franchise back to that […] The post Cowboys’ Brian Schottenheimer is just happy to escape ‘crazy’ Colts game with a win appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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