The Dallas Cowboys make their first trip to Indianapolis in eight years on Sunday, and the setting adds a little extra weight to a game that already comes with plenty of questions. The Cowboys have not scored a point inside Lucas Oil Stadium in 16 years, and now they head back there to face a Colts team that has lost four straight games and is 2-6.
For readers looking for where to watch Dallas Cowboys vs Colts, the game is set for Sunday in Indianapolis. It is also a useful measuring-stick game for both teams, even if the circumstances look different. The Colts have had major changes this year, including firing the GM and trading away two key pieces, while the Cowboys are still trying to find more consistent football across four quarters.
What the matchup means
The Cowboys defense has been challenged all season, and Sunday brings another tough test in Jonathan Taylor. The Colts running back stands out as a major factor in the matchup, especially against a Dallas defense that has had trouble slowing opponents down. If the Cowboys want to control the game, that starts with handling the run and doing it for four full quarters.
That has been one of the biggest issues for Dallas all season. The team has not put together consistent four quarters yet, which is why the opinions around this game are split. As one view put it, these are still two different teams going in two different directions. Another view is much less certain, with one staff prediction admitting, “Is it bad to say I have no idea anymore?”
Staff predictions
One prediction leans Dallas, 35-19, while another takes the Colts, 28-27. A third expects the Cowboys to answer their biggest season-long question and finally put together four complete quarters, picking Dallas, 40-20.
However the game plays out, Sunday’s trip to Indianapolis is notable for the Cowboys on its own. Eight years is a long time between visits, and 16 years without a point inside Lucas Oil Stadium only adds to the storyline. Now the focus shifts to whether Dallas can make the most of the matchup and leave with a win.
