What happened: The Dallas Cowboys travel to face the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. Dallas enters the matchup at 3-5 after a 33-30 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Nov. 1. Indianapolis stands at 2-6 following a 42-7 defeat against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Why it matters: Both teams sit in 13th place in their respective conferences entering the second half of the 2026 regular season. Each franchise faces mounting pressure to reverse course ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline to keep playoff hopes viable.

What to watch: The Cowboys and Colts kick off Sunday in Indianapolis. Both front offices face critical roster decisions before the trade deadline on Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. ET.