Cowboys vs Colts: Writer predictions for Week 9
Dallas enters Week 9 facing Indianapolis after a 33-30 overtime loss to Arizona, where they blew a 24-10 fourth-quarter lead. The Colts, sitting at 2-6 after a 42-7 blowout loss to Jacksonville, have lost four games in a row.
Indianapolis will likely rely on Jonathan Taylor, who has 610 rushing yards and eight touchdowns, especially since Dallas recently gave up 147 yards on 11 carries to Tyler Allgeier. Dallas must improve their tackling to stop Taylor and pressure Daniel Jones, who has nine interceptions and five touchdowns.
The Cowboys can leverage Quinnen Williams to attack a Colts offensive line that recently lost All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson.
Dallas will look to revitalize its rushing attack, which managed only 93 yards on 39 carries against Arizona, against a Colts defense that allows 4.9 yards per carry and no longer has DeForest Buckner. Brian Schottenheimer must find ways to create space for Javonte Williams.
Dak Prescott, who has 14 touchdowns and five interceptions, leads an offense averaging 27 points per game, seventh in the league. While CeeDee Lamb is the primary target, Indianapolis has experienced cornerbacks Sauce Gardner and Charvarius Ward.
The Cowboys' options are limited by Jake Ferguson's questionable status due to an ankle injury and George Pickens' hamstring issue.
