Cowboys @ Colts
Final Score: Cowboys 27, Colts 23
Writer: Brett Ford (@FadeThatMan)
Two Up
- Ceedee Lamb — Any game that George Pickens misses, Lamb is going to thrive. This one was no exception.
- Seth McGowan — The rookie gave the Colts a little glimpse of what things could be like if they decide to trade Jonathan Taylor.
Two Down
- Jonathan Taylor — Perhaps the most unlucky vultured touchdown of the season and not much else to show for his performance.
- Josh Downs — The hype train never really had a chance to leave the station. He’s completely droppable.
Dallas Cowboys
Quarterback
Dak Prescott: 21/34, 335 Yards, 2 TDs | 2 Carries, 1 Yard, Fumble (Lost)
Dak was fine for fantasy purposes, but it felt like it could have been so much more. The Cowboys took the foot off the gas in the second half, and shot themselves in the foot several different times, but not much of it fell on Dak. His only real mistake was trying to extend a play in the first half and losing track of the pass-rushers behind him as they worked back to strip sack him. He continues to be a reliable fantasy asset for the most part and as long as Lamb is healthy (and the defense is bad) holds his value pretty well week-to-week.
Running Back
Javonte Williams: 20 Carries, 101 Yards, TD | 5 Targets, 4 Receptions, 23 Yards
Tyler Goodson: 12 Carries, 77 Yards | 1 Target
Williams’ volume is about as consistent as it gets week in and week out, but it was fascinating to see Goodson get so many touches this week. Williams was still on the field for just under 75% of snaps, but to see Goodson earn about 35% of running back opportunities was probably a little unsettling for Williams managers. It could’ve been just trying to get the bell cow running back a breather, but it should not worry those with Javonte in their fantasy backfields too much. The volume remains elite and his red zone usage is still very high as well.
Wide Receiver/Tight End
George Pickens: Did not play
CeeDee Lamb: 16 Targets, 10 Receptions, 195 Yards, TD, Fumble (Lost)
Ryan Flournoy: 3 Targets, 2 Receptions, 53 Yards
Ryan Flournoy: 3 Targets, 1 Reception, 23 Yards
With Pickens sidelined, Flournoy stepped into a full-time role playing 74 out of 79 offensive snaps, but it didn’t translate to production or usage. Instead, Lamb absorbed almost all of the receiving production vacated by his teammate, including a long touchdown on a blown coverage. Mingo stepped into the WR3 role with KeVontae Turpin also on the mend, but saw just 37% of snaps, rotating with Camden Brown and Jordan Hudson on the outside.
Brevyn Spann-Ford: 3 Targets, 2 Receptions, 20 Yards
Jake Ferguson: 2 Targets, 2 Receptions, 21 Yards, TD
Spann-Ford has fully taken over the TE1 role in this offense, more than doubling the amount of snaps played compared to Ferguson while earning one more target than the incumbent as well. It was Ferguson though that earned the coveted red zone target and touchdown catch, pulling in a 10-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter.
Indianapolis Colts
Quarterback
Daniel Jones: 20/34, 180 Yards, TD, INT | 3 Carries, 11 Yards
DJ is just not fun to watch. The Colts offense is not fun to watch. The offensive line struggled to protect him, though he was sacked just twice, it felt like he was rushed on every snap — or that he was rushing every drop back. The pass game was mostly quick-hitters, with just one play going for more than 16 yards (Dulin’s screen that broke for a 55-yard touchdown). It wasn’t Joe Fagnano bad, but it was close. Fantasy managers will likely want to distance themselves from Jones … and his pass catchers … the rest of this season.
Running Back
Jonathan Taylor: 13 Carries, 46 Yards | 5 Targets, 5 Receptions, 19 Yards, Fumble (Lost)
Seth McGowan: 6 Carries, 45 Yards, TD | 1 Target, 1 Reception, -3 Yards
Explain to me how fantasy pundits project for this kind of thing … Taylor gained 6 yards on second-and-goal, taking his team to the 2-yard line. But on the carry, he lost a shoe and was forced to exit the game. On the ensuing snap, McGowan took the handoff, dodged a tackler in the backfield and dove into the end zone for the score. As a Taylor fantasy manager, I was flummoxed. His five receptions saved his fantasy day, but the lost fumble hurt a bit as well. It will be fascinating to see where he ends up after this week — if the Colts decide to trade him or not. Even if Taylor stayed put in Indianapolis (which I do not anticipate), it would not shock me to see McGowan get more opportunities moving forward. I realize it was the Dallas defense, but the kid looked good on Sunday.
They said that “Jonathan Taylor lost a shoe” so Seth McGowan gets the TD. Cannot make this stuff up. pic.twitter.com/wi4OtPqsT7
— Sharp Santa (@sharp_odds21) November 8, 2026
Wide Receiver/Tight End
Keenan Allen: 8 Targets, 4 Receptions, 26 Yards
Josh Downs: 6 Targets, 3 Receptions, 24 Yards
Ashton Dulin: 2 Targets, 1 Reception, 55 Yards, TD
It’s so difficult to endorse any pass catcher in an offense where the starting quarterback won’t throw the ball more than 5-7 yards down the field. If you don’t include Dulin’s 55-yard touchdown — which came on a screen pass that broke through for a long score — the Colts’ wide receivers averaged just over seven yards per reception (the NFL average is around 11.0 yards per reception).
For what it’s worth, Allen appears to be Jones’ favorite receiver to throw to, as the veteran earned eight targets on just 24 routes run. He was only on the field for less than 60% of snaps, though. Downs ran 10 more routes and got two fewer targets while Treadwell was on the field the most and was targeted just once. It’s a mess. Stay away if you can.
Tyler Warren: 7 Targets, 4 Receptions, 44 Yards
The good news is that Warren has a combined 17 targets over the past two weeks, while playing over 80% of snaps in each of those two games. The bad news is that the volume is not turning into much production as he’s caught just eight passes over those two games. He’s a decent option at tight end, but it’s just not worth rostering anyone in this offense with Jones dinking and dunking the entire game.
Laquon Treadwell: 1 Target
Deion Burks: 1 Target, 1 Reception
Anthony Gould: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 16 Yards