Horsepower or Horseplay? Individual performances to highlight from Colts’ Week 9 loss to Cowboys

Writing for Stampede Blue, Luke Schultheis evaluated standout positive and negative individual performances from the Indianapolis Colts' 27-23 Week 9 defeat to the Dallas Cowboys. Despite suffering their fifth consecutive loss, Schultheis commended several contributors, including a resilient young defensive line, rookie running back Seth McGowan, receiver Ashton Dulin, and kicker Spencer Shrader.

On the negative side, Schultheis criticized quarterback Daniel Jones for conservative passing that culminated in a late interception, alongside costly miscues from running back Jonathan Taylor and receiver Josh Downs. Schultheis also argued that cornerback Sauce Gardner has underdelivered relative to his trade cost after surrendering a critical late 46-yard reception to Ryan Flournoy.