Cowboys visit Colts on Sunday as both franchises navigate ownership parallels

Indianapolis enters on a four-game losing streak.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 56m1 min read

What happened: The Dallas Cowboys visit the Colts on Sunday in a matchup highlighting leadership parallels between the two franchises. Indianapolis enters under Carlie Irsay-Gordon facing organizational transitions comparable to the early days of the Jones family in Dallas.

Why it matters: Both clubs sit at 13th in their respective conferences as the regular season reaches its midway point. Dallas is 3-5 following a 33-30 loss to Arizona, while 2-6 Indianapolis has dropped four straight games after a 42-7 defeat at Jacksonville. With the NFL trade deadline approaching on Nov. 10, the contest could influence how aggressively either front office approaches roster adjustments.

By the numbers: Dallas is 3-5 with a 47.5 percent third-down conversion rate (48 of 101) in 2026. Indianapolis sits at 2-6 on a four-game losing streak following a 42-7 defeat against Jacksonville.

What to watch: The Cowboys and Colts kick off Sunday in Indianapolis before both teams face the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday, Nov. 10.

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@WerderEdNFL Nov 07, 2026 · 16:05 UTC

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