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Cowboys Week 9 opponent: A look at the 2026 Indianapolis Colts

The Dallas Cowboys head to Indianapolis for a Week 9 matchup against a franchise, not unlike the Cowboys, that appears to be falling apart in real time. The Colts enter Sunday’s game at 2-6, riding a four-game losing streak after…

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 2:00 PM
Cowboys Week 9 opponent: A look at the 2026 Indianapolis Colts
Key Things to Know
  • Dallas prepares to play a struggling 2-6 Indianapolis Colts team undergoing major organizational and roster upheaval.
  • Colts head coach Shane Steichen confirmed Daniel Jones remains the starting quarterback over Anthony Richardson.
  • Indianapolis has fired general manager Chris Ballard and already traded away Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Dallas Cowboys travel to face the 2-6 Indianapolis Colts in Week 9, matching up against a franchise experiencing significant roster and organizational turmoil. Indianapolis enters the game on a four-game losing streak following a 42-7 defeat to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Colts head coach Shane Steichen confirmed that struggling quarterback Daniel Jones will remain the starter over Anthony Richardson for Sunday's matchup.

Ahead of the trade deadline, the Colts have already traded Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner and fired general manager Chris Ballard. Wide receiver Josh Downs has formally requested a trade, while running back Jonathan Taylor is drawing substantial trade interest from several NFL franchises.

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