Cowboys vs Colts preview: Dak Prescott stats, injury report and player trends (November 8)
The Dallas Cowboys (3-5) visit the Indianapolis Colts (2-6) today, Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET at Lucas Oil Stadium. Dak Prescott headlines the numbers below. Every number comes from ESPN schedules, game logs and the ESPN injury report pulled the morning of November 8.
Cowboys vs Colts: game info
- Start: 1:00 PM ET, Lucas Oil Stadium.
- TV: Fox.
- Records: Dallas Cowboys 3-5, Indianapolis Colts 2-6.
Recent form: last five games
Cowboys: W 34-30 at HOU, L 24-16 vs TB, L 23-13 at GB, W 38-21 at PHI, L 33-30 (OT) vs ARI.
Colts: W 30-13 vs WSH, L 34-22 at PIT, L 26-20 vs TEN, L 16-10 at MIN, L 42-7 at JAX.
Cowboys vs Colts injury report
ESPN's injury report as of this morning. Statuses can change before the start, so check again close to game time.
- Cowboys: Jonathan Bullard (DT) injured reserve - calf; Malachi Lawrence (LB) injured reserve - ankle; Marist Liufau (LB) questionable - forearm; Joey Porter Jr. (CB) questionable - ankle; DeMarvion Overshown (LB) questionable - hamstring.
- Colts: A.J. Haulcy (S) out - ankle; Justin Walley (CB) out - knee; Akeem Davis-Gaither (LB) out - knee; Alec Pierce (WR) injured reserve - heel; Jalen Travis (OT) questionable - thumb.
Player trends to know
Dak Prescott (Cowboys, QB): 197/302, 2046 yards, 14 touchdowns, 5 interceptions this season. He averages 255.8 passing yards in 8 games played, with 200+ in 6 of 8. Last 5 games (passing yards): 335, 316, 258, 212, 195. Passing touchdowns in those games: 1, 1, 1, 3, 1.
CeeDee Lamb (Cowboys, WR): 60 catches, 709 yards, 6 touchdowns this season. He averages 88.6 receiving yards in 8 games played, with 50+ in 6 of 8. Last 5 games (receiving yards): 189, 9, 70, 74, 58. Receptions: 17, 2, 9, 5, 7.
Daniel Jones (Colts, QB): 162/268, 1542 yards, 5 touchdowns, 9 interceptions this season. He averages 192.8 passing yards in 8 games played. Last 5 games (passing yards): 143, 267, 269, 108, 144. Passing touchdowns in those games: 0, 0, 1, 0, 1.
Jonathan Taylor (Colts, RB): 148 carries, 610 yards, 8 touchdowns this season. He averages 76.3 rushing yards in 8 games played, with 60+ in 6 of 8. Last 5 games (rushing yards): 95, 45, 94, 95, 23. Receptions: 1, 3, 2, 2, 4.
Matchup angle
The Cowboys have won 2 of their last 5 and the Colts have won 1 of 5. Over those games the Cowboys scored 26.2 and allowed 26.2 a game; the Colts scored 17.8 and allowed 26.2.
What to watch
- Dak Prescott's passing yards: 255.8 a game this season, 258, 212, 195 in his last three.
- CeeDee Lamb's receiving yards: 88.6 a game this season, 70, 74, 58 in his last three.
- Daniel Jones's passing yards: 192.8 a game this season, 269, 108, 144 in his last three.
- Jonathan Taylor's rushing yards: 76.3 a game this season, 94, 95, 23 in his last three.
- The injury lists above, which can change before kickoff.
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FAQ
Is Dak Prescott playing today? ESPN's injury report does not list Dak Prescott as of the morning of November 8. Statuses can change before the start, so check ESPN again close to kickoff.
What time is Cowboys vs Colts today? The game starts at 1:00 PM ET at Lucas Oil Stadium. TV: Fox.
How has Dak Prescott played lately? Dak Prescott has 255.8 passing yards a game this season and 258, 212, 195 passing yards in his last three games. Past results only, not a prediction.