Cowboys Edge Colts 27-23: Javonte Williams Scores With 1:08 Left
A 29-second drive capped by a one-yard run gave Dallas its third win in four games, snapping Indianapolis' five-game losing streak.
By Diego Mendoza ·
Javonte Williams crossed the goal line on a one-yard run with 1:08 remaining to secure a 27-23 victory for the Dallas Cowboys over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night.
The play capped a 65-yard, four-play drive that consumed only 29 seconds. Dak Prescott led the offensive surge, which included two penalties against Indianapolis, before Williams punched it in. The Cowboys (4-5) had trailed late in the fourth quarter but avoided a consecutive collapse. Indianapolis (2-6) fell to five straight losses.
Williams, who rushed for 101 yards on 20 carries, served as the primary back after Tyler Goodson left the game with a knee injury in the first half. CeeDee Lamb added 10 receptions for 195 yards and a touchdown, though he also fumbled a catch near the Indianapolis 15-yard line. Prescott finished 21 of 34 for 335 yards with two scores and a fumble that set up the Colts' first touchdown.
The Colts' offense struggled to sustain momentum. Daniel Jones was picked off by Caleb Downs with 35 seconds left, sealing the loss. Jones completed 20 of 34 passes for 180 yards and one touchdown. Jonathan Taylor, who has faced trade speculation, finished with 46 yards on 13 carries and lost a fumble. Seth McGowan added 45 rushing yards and a score.
Spencer Shrader kept Indianapolis in the game with a 59-yard field goal to tie the score at 20 with 5:56 remaining. He then kicked a 50-yarder to put the Colts ahead 23-20 with 1:37 left. The lead did not last as Dallas executed the final drive efficiently.
Miscues plagued the Cowboys, who committed 14 penalties for 153 yards. An unsportsmanlike conduct penalty occurred when DeMarvion Overshown, an inactive player, ran onto the field to celebrate an interception. The team outgained Indianapolis 508 yards to 271, but those errors allowed the visitors to stay within striking distance.
The Colts trailed 17-7 at halftime, drawing boos from the home crowd. In the third quarter, Ashton Dulin caught a pass from Jones and ran 55 yards for a touchdown, cutting the deficit to 20-17. Keenan Allen moved into eighth place on the NFL's career receiving list with four catches for 26 yards, surpassing Tim Brown's mark.
Injuries affected both rosters. For Dallas, tight end Jake Ferguson left in the third quarter with a left knee injury and did not return. Receiver George Pickens was inactive, amid speculation that he could be traded. For Indianapolis, linebacker Jaylon Carlies and right tackle Jalen Travis both exited in the first half due to neck and knee issues, respectively.
