What happened: Indianapolis faces Dallas on Sunday in its final matchup before the NFL trade deadline, creating an opportunity to elevate running back Jonathan Taylor's market value. Taylor squares off against a Cowboys defense that allows an NFL-worst 152.8 rushing yards per game. The Colts enter Week 9 coming off a 42-7 loss to Jacksonville.

Why it matters: Indianapolis previously leaned toward standing pat ahead of the Week 9 contest against the Cowboys. A strong performance against the league's most porous ground defense could test that resolve or maximize potential trade leverage before the window closes.

What to watch: The Colts face the Cowboys on Sunday in Arlington before the league's Nov. 10 trade deadline.