Dallas brings the stronger passing attack and power-index rating into Indianapolis, where Jonathan Taylor could challenge a vulnerable run defense.
The 2-6 Colts host the 3-5 Cowboys on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium, with Indianapolis carrying a four-game losing streak and Dallas having lost three of its last five. Dallas ranks No. 25 in the power index at 40.1, ahead of Indianapolis at No. 30 and 28.7, and averages 255.8 passing yards per game. Dak Prescott has thrown 14 touchdown passes and five interceptions, while Jonathan Taylor gives the Colts a counterpunch with 610 rushing yards and eight touchdowns against a Dallas defense allowing 152.8 rushing yards per game. Turnovers could decide it: Indianapolis is minus-11, compared with Dallas at minus-1, so the Colts need to protect the ball while making Taylor’s workload count.