Cowboys rally past Colts 27-23 with late touchdown and interception
Javonte Williams scored with 1:08 remaining before Caleb Downs recorded his first career interception, lifting the Cowboys to 4-5.
A 1-yard touchdown by Javonte Williams put the Cowboys ahead with 1:08 remaining, and Caleb Downs secured a 27-23 victory over the Colts with his first career interception. The Cowboys moved to 4-5, while the Colts fell to 2-7.
The winning possession covered 65 yards over four plays, including a 46-yard catch by Ryan Flournoy. Indianapolis then advanced no farther than its own 26 before an intentional grounding call and Downs’ interception ended the comeback attempt.
Spencer Shrader had erased the Colts’ deficit with a 59-yard field goal, making it 20-20 with 5:56 remaining. Brandon Aubrey failed on a 50-yard attempt at 3:30, and Shrader’s next kick, also from 50 yards, gave Indianapolis a 23-20 advantage with 1:37 left.
Dallas amassed 508 yards against 271 for Indianapolis but lost two fumbles and drew 14 penalties for 153 yards. CeeDee Lamb fumbled in the red zone, while a Dak Prescott fumble led to a Colts touchdown drive covering 19 yards.
Prescott finished 21-of-34, throwing for 335 yards and two touchdowns. Lamb caught 10 passes for 195 yards and one touchdown; Williams rushed 20 times for 101 yards. George Pickens was inactive because of a hamstring injury. Jonathan Taylor gained 46 yards over 13 carries for Indianapolis and lost a fumble, while Ashton Dulin supplied a 55-yard touchdown.
