Prescott’s 335 Yards, Lamb’s 195 Receiving Lead Cowboys Past Colts

A Statistical Masterclass

The Dallas Cowboys secured a hard-fought 27-23 victory over the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The win was driven by a prolific offensive display from quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb. Prescott completed 21 of 34 passes for 335 yards and two touchdowns.

Lamb emerged as the primary target, recording 10 receptions for 195 yards, including one touchdown.

Early Deficits and Second-Half Momentum

Dallas began the contest on the road with a field goal by Brandon Aubrey from 45 yards out, taking an early 3-0 lead. However, Indianapolis responded quickly as Seth McGowan scored on a two-yard rush, giving the home team a 7-3 advantage at the end of the first quarter.

The second quarter belonged to Dallas. Prescott connected with Jake Ferguson on a 10-yard pass and later found Lamb on a 44-yard strike. Two consecutive successful kicks by Aubrey extended the Cowboys' lead to 17-7 heading into halftime.

Third Quarter Swings

The third quarter saw shifting momentum. Indianapolis kicker Spencer Shrader narrowed the gap with a 47-yard field goal, making it 17-10. Dallas answered immediately with another Aubrey field goal, this time from 28 yards, restoring their lead to 20-10.

Indianapolis fought back in the same period. Daniel Jones, who finished 20-of-34 passing for 180 yards and one touchdown, threw a 55-yard touchdown pass to Ashton Dulin. Shrader’s extra point cut the deficit to 20-17 as the game entered its final period.

Fourth Quarter Finish

The fourth quarter was defined by field goals and a late scoring drive. Spencer Shrader kicked two consecutive field goals of 59 and 50 yards, tying the game at 20-20 and then taking a 23-20 lead.

Dallas needed one more score to win. Running back Javonte Williams provided the decisive moment with a one-yard rush, followed by Aubrey’s kick, giving the Cowboys a 27-23 advantage. Williams finished with 101 rushing yards on 20 carries.

Final Records and Attendance

The game was played in front of 65,479 spectators at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The victory improved Dallas’s record to 4-5, while the loss dropped Indianapolis to 2-7.

Sources

ESPN