8 instant takeaways from Cowboys’ ugly win over the Colts in Week 9

Instant reactions to the Dallas Cowboys' sloppy victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 9.

By Jerry Trotta · The Landry Hat

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 9:48 PM

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The Landry Hat analyzed Dallas' 27-23 victory over Indianapolis, calling it an ugly and undisciplined performance.
Dak Prescott led a late game-winning touchdown drive before Caleb Downs sealed the win with an interception.
Writer Jerry Trotta argued head coach Brian Schottenheimer is on borrowed time due to a disjointed offense.

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The Dallas Cowboys edged the Indianapolis Colts 27-23 in Week 9 of the 2026 NFL season. Dak Prescott orchestrated a 65-yard touchdown drive in the final two minutes, and rookie Caleb Downs secured the victory with a late interception off Daniel Jones to improve Dallas to 4-5.

Jerry Trotta argues that despite the victory, Dallas remains difficult to watch and undisciplined under head coach Brian Schottenheimer. Trotta criticizes offensive line struggles, frequent penalties, and costly mistakes from receiver CeeDee Lamb, arguing that Schottenheimer is living on borrowed time.

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8 instant takeaways from Cowboys’ ugly win over the Colts in Week 9

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