Cowboys lead struggling Colts 17-7 at halftime

Published November 8, 2026 02:49 PM Colts offensive players Daniel Jones, Jonathan Taylor and Josh Downs have had their names in trade talk speculation. It’s hard to imagine the Colts could be any worse without them today.Indianapolis managed all of 78 yards in the first half against the struggling Cowboys defense. The Colts’ only points came on a six-play, 19-yard drive after Laiatu Latu had a strip-sack of Dak Prescott that rookie defensive lineman Caden Curry returned 6 yards.Colts running back Seth McGown scored on a 2-yard touchdown run, his first career score, after the takeaway.The Colts had four three-and-outs in seven first-half possessions.The Cowboys gained 226 yards in the first half, with Prescott going 12-of-19 for 139 yards and two touchdowns. He threw a 10-yarder to Jake Ferguson on fourth down and a 44-yarder to CeeDee Lamb. Lamb’s touchdown came on a Colts’ defensive breakdown with 21 seconds left in the half. Lamb has five catches for 85 yards.The Cowboys are playing without No. 2 wide receiver George Pickens, who is inactive with a hamstring injury.Tyler Goodson has seven carries for 44 yards and Javonte Williams 10 for 43.Jones is 8-of-13 for 50 yards, with Downs catching one for 7. Keenan Allen has three catches for 22 yards. Taylor has seven carries for 30 yards and two catches for 5 yards.Cowboys outside linebacker Donovan Ezeiruaku (ankle) is questionable to return.