Overview
- The Dallas Cowboys beat the Indianapolis Colts 27-23, and rookie safety Caleb Downs sealed the win with a sack and a late interception in the fourth quarter.
- Caleb Downs’ breakout performance against his older brother drew heavy family attention and elevated his profile as a rookie defensive playmaker.
- Colts slot receiver Josh Downs, who publicly requested a trade in October, had multiple third-down drops in the game that analysts say could lower his immediate trade value.
- ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the Colts have at least a Day-3 (fourth-round) offer for Josh Downs as the team, 2-7, continues a deadline sell-off and fields higher return demands for Jonathan Taylor.
- The Cowboys carried injury questions out of the game that will affect their own deadline choices, and the unfolding moves in Indianapolis could change playing time and futures for Colts veterans and younger players.