Cowboys visit Colts at 3-5, needing a win to stay in the race
The gist
The Dallas Cowboys (3-5) play at the Indianapolis Colts (2-6) on Sunday, with Dallas favored by 5.5 points.
After a home overtime collapse, Dallas is framed as needing this win.
How it unfolded
- Oct 26, 2026Dallas beat the Eagles 38-21 in Philadelphia; Dak Prescott threw 3 TD passes and Javonte Williams ran for a career-high 155 yards, moving Dallas to 3-4.
- Nov 1, 2026The Cowboys lost at home to the two-win Cardinals 33-30 in overtime after leading by two touchdowns in the fourth quarter, dropping to 3-5.
- Nov 1, 2026The Colts lost 7-42 at Jacksonville in Week 8.
Key terms
- favored by 5.5 points
- To win a spread bet by beating the point spread set for the game.
- overtime
- An extra period played to break a tie when scores are equal after regulation time.
- Week 8
- A game played during the NFL's regular season, the 272-game schedule before the playoffs.
Source: Wikipedia