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3 realistic numbers that could decide Colts’ fate against Cowboys

The Indianapolis Colts can beat the Dallas Cowboys with a respectable showing in three key statistical categories in Week 9.

By Kyle Wright · Horseshoe Heroes

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 11:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Writer Kyle Wright identifies three key statistical benchmarks for the Colts to defeat the Cowboys on Sunday.
The analysis emphasizes that the Colts must hold the Dallas Cowboys to 30 points or fewer.
Indianapolis must avoid being outgained by more than 65 total yards against the Cowboys.

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Writer Kyle Wright outlines three statistical benchmarks that could help the Indianapolis Colts snap their four-game losing streak against the Dallas Cowboys on November 8 at Lucas Oil Stadium. The analysis notes that keeping Dallas under 31 points is critical, highlighting that the Cowboys are 1-13 since the start of the 2025 season when scoring 30 points or fewer.

Wright also argues that the Colts must avoid being outgained by more than 65 total yards and must win the rushing battle. Dallas is 1-11-1 over the past two seasons when being outrushed, underscoring the ground game as Indianapolis' primary path to victory.

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