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NFL·BREAKING·November 8, 2026 12:15 PM ET

Cowboys to be without Pickens, Porter Jr. and Overshown at Colts

Pickens has 533 yards, 2 TDs through 8 games

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What happened: Dallas will play at Indianapolis without wide receiver George Pickens (shoulder, hamstring), cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (ankle) and linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (back, hamstring), according to multiple sources. Kickoff is 1:00 PM ET.

Why it matters: The absences hit the Cowboys at receiver, cornerback and linebacker in one game. Dallas lost 30-33 to Arizona on Nov. 1, while Indianapolis lost 7-42 at Jacksonville the same day.

By the numbers: Pickens has caught 39 passes for 533 yards and 2 touchdowns in 2026 through 8 games. Porter has made 8 tackles in 2026 through 4 games.

What to watch: Watch the Cowboys' pass-catching and secondary rotations at kickoff.

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