Dallas Avoids Second 4th Quarter Collapse in Win Over Indy

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Dak Prescott threw for 335 yards and two touchdowns, and Javonte Williams scored on a 1-yard run with 1:08 remaining as the Dallas Cowboys rallied to defeat the Indianapolis Colts 27-23 on Sunday.

The Cowboys (4-5) overcame 14 penalties and several costly turnovers to secure their second victory in five games, one week after blowing a 14-point fourth-quarter lead in an overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals.

Prescott completed 21 of 34 passes, while CeeDee Lamb caught 10 passes for 195 yards, the second-highest receiving total of his career. Williams added 101 rushing yards.

Dallas outgained Indianapolis 508-271 but trailed 23-20 with 1:37 remaining after Colts kicker Spencer Shrader made field goals of 59 and 50 yards in the final six minutes.

Prescott quickly moved the Cowboys into scoring position, connecting with Ryan Flournoy on a 46-yard completion. Two Indianapolis penalties helped Dallas reach the 1-yard line before Williams scored the winning touchdown.

Colts coach Shane Steichen said he instructed his defense to allow Williams to score, preserving time for a final possession.

Indianapolis (2-6) had one final opportunity, but rookie safety Caleb Downs intercepted Daniel Jones with 35 seconds remaining to seal the victory.

“We got it done,” Prescott said. “It wasn't the prettiest, it wasn't the best second half from the whole team, but we got it done. We said at the beginning of the game, whatever it takes to come out with a win and we did that.”

Dallas led 17-7 at halftime after Lamb caught a 44-yard touchdown pass from Prescott with 21 seconds remaining in the second quarter.

However, the Cowboys struggled with mistakes throughout the game.

Prescott lost a fumble at the Dallas 19-yard line that set up Indianapolis' first touchdown. Lamb also lost a fumble inside the Colts' 15-yard line after getting up to gain additional yards following a reception.

The Cowboys were penalized 14 times for 153 yards, their highest penalty yardage total since 2021.

One penalty came against inactive linebacker DeMarvion Overshown, who ran onto the field in street clothes to celebrate a Dallas takeaway.

Indianapolis rallied in the second half after the teams exchanged third-quarter field goals.

Jones connected with Ashton Dulin on a short pass that turned into a 55-yard touchdown after Dulin evaded two defenders and raced down the sideline, cutting Dallas' lead to 20-17.

Shrader's two late field goals gave the Colts a three-point advantage before Prescott led the winning drive.

Jones finished 20 of 34 for 180 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Running back Jonathan Taylor rushed for 46 yards on 13 carries but lost a fumble that ended an Indianapolis scoring opportunity.

The Colts have lost five consecutive games.

The Cowboys will begin a three-game homestand next Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers, while the Colts will host the Miami Dolphins.