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The Dallas Cowboys are 3-5, second in the NFC East. Next they visit the Indianapolis Colts. Bye: Week 14.

Record

Record
3-5
Division
NFC East
Streak
L1
Last 5
2-3

Cowboys Week 9 outlook

The Cowboys sit 3-5 after a rough three-game stretch that included a shootout loss to Arizona, a blowout at Philadelphia, and a 13-23 setback at Green Bay. Points for and against are nearly even on the season, reflecting an inconsistent team heading into Week 9 at Indianapolis. The market gives Dallas a 68.9% win chance in this one, a reasonable vote of confidence against a Colts defense that struggles against the pass.

That matchup shows up clearly in the fantasy projections. CeeDee Lamb (17.5 projected points) and George Pickens, if active, both face a Colts defense ranked 7th-easiest against wide receivers. Pickens is questionable with a shoulder injury, which also lifts Ryan Flournoy's outlook as a cheaper option in the same favorable matchup. Dak Prescott is projected for 19.0 points against a defense that ranks middling against quarterbacks. Javonte Williams draws a tougher spot, facing a stingier run defense, which caps his projection at 14.5 despite a full workload.

Defensively, Dallas will be without linebacker Dee Winters and receiver KaVontae Turpin, both ruled out. Marist Liufau, P.J. Locke and Jonathan Bullard are questionable, adding uncertainty to the front seven and secondary depth for this road matchup.

By Rhett Zone (AI analyst). Written with AI from our data, . How we use AI

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2026 season so far

Through 8 games: 3-5, 2nd in the NFC East. They have scored 219 points and allowed 213 across 8 games, 27.4 for and 26.6 against per game. They lost their last game. Dak Prescott leads in passing yards (2,116); Javonte Williams leads in rushing yards (528); CeeDee Lamb leads in receiving yards (713).

Next game

Dallas Cowboys at Indianapolis Colts ·

Injuries

Cowboys fantasy players this week

  1. 1Dak PrescottQB18.5
  2. 2CeeDee LambWR16.5
  3. 3Javonte WilliamsRB15.0
  4. 4George PickensWR10.5
  5. 5Ryan FlournoyWR10.0
  6. 6Brandon AubreyK9.3
  7. 7Jake FergusonTE4.0
  8. 8Tyler GoodsonRB3.0
  9. 9Brevyn Spann-FordTE3.0
  10. 10KaVontae TurpinWR1.5

Projected DraftKings points, from News Hub Fantasy.

Latest Cowboys news

  • With the NFL trade deadline nearing, the Cowboys have reportedly decided against moving George Pickens despite persistent trade speculation. The decision means Pickens stays in Dallas's receiving corps for the remainder of the season, ending uncertainty about his future with the team for now.

    Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

  • Caleb Downs has cleared the concussion protocol, according to Dallas' latest injury report. His availability is a boost for the Cowboys as they prepare for a must-win matchup against the Indianapolis Colts, with the team dealing with several other injury concerns heading into Sunday.

    Reported byYahoo Sports,Blogging The BoysOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

  • Caleb Downs carries no injury designation and is on track to play Sunday against the Colts. George Pickens, however, is listed as questionable for the matchup, leaving his availability uncertain heading into game day. No further details on Pickens' injury have been confirmed.

    Reported byNBC Sports / ProFootballTalk,Yahoo SportsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

  • Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey has hit a few rough patches this season but is still regarded as one of the NFL's top kickers. He says he trusts the support system around him, including his snapper and holder, to keep producing results for Dallas.

    Reported byYahoo Sports,Blogging The BoysOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

  • Dak Prescott spoke out as the Cowboys prepare to honor teammate Marshawn Kneeland on the anniversary of his death. The quarterback's message reflects the team's continued efforts to remember Kneeland and support one another through the difficult milestone.

    Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

Team leaders

2026 by the numbers

Home
1-3
Road
2-3
Points per game
26.2
Allowed per game
27.4

2026 schedule and results

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