Fourth QuarterNot much to say on this game. The Cowboys were thoroughly outclassed by a Colts team hungry to stay in the playoff race in the AFC. Dallas was unable to grab the NFC East with a victory. Colts 23 - Cowboys 0. Colts methodically march the ball down the field as the Cowboys are unable to stop the Colts rushing game. It’s been a brutal day as the Colts put up another FG Dalton Schultz Color Rush Jersey , Dallas is being shut out 23-0.The Cowboys fail on a short fourth-down attempt inside Colts territory to start the fourth quarter. So far, it looks like an awful day for the Cowboys.Third QuarterColts run game is punishing the Cowboys defense. There is just no answer on that side of the ball because when Luck needs to pass they are also effective. A different looking Dallas defense today and not in a good way. They did stiffen and make a stop with a good tackle on third down from LVE, but they give up another Colts FG. 20-0.Cowboys get a little drive going, but a penalty, holding, kills it. Punt to Colts.Colts march the second-half kickoff right down field for a touchdown. Colts 17-0, Cowboys backs against the wall now.HalftimeSecond QuarterTwo-minute opportunity for the Colts and T.Y. Hilton is the go-to guy. Andrew Luck and his favorite target are in Cowboys territory in a flash. Xavier Woods delivers a huge hit to Eric Ebron to force an incompletion. The Cowboys defense helps out the Colts with another penalty. With two-seconds left, Adam Vinatieri puts the Colts up 10 in a forgettable half of football for the visiting team.A few plays later, the Cowboys opt to go for it again on fourth down and Zeke converts. On 2nd and 9, a deep attempt to Noah Brown with tons of contact from Indy’s Quincy Wilson is incomplete with no flag. On 3rd and 9, the Colts pressure gets home as Dak is sacked near midfield with two minutes left in the half. Another long 14-play drive, seven minutes off the clock, and nothing to show for it. Dallas has ran 38 plays to the Colts 19 but it doesn’t matter.In typical Cowboys-fashion, they pick up an illegal blocking penalty on the punt, setting them backed up on their end zone. With Xavier Su’a-Filo hurt on their last drive, Adam Redmond is now the left guard. Dak finds Cooper for 11-yards on first down to get them a little breathing room. Dak delivers to Cole Beasley for 14-yards and then Amari Cooper takes a short pass for 12 more...FLAG....Holding on Tyron Smith. Next play, Zeke breaks off a nice run...FLAG...Holding on Connor Williams. Backed way up, Dak finds Blake Jarwin who turns up field busting through Indy’s defense to get a fresh set of downs. The Colts start at their own five but waste little time before they’re at midfield. The Cowboys defense is asleep at the will https://www.dallascowboysfanshop.com/Michael-Gallup-Jersey , missing tackles all over the field. Luckily, the Colts get back to back penalties, setting them at their own 30-yard line. Second and 30 becomes 3rd and 30,an incompletion gets the Cowboys defense off the field. Zeke takes the ball up the middle to set up at the Indianapolis-3. On 3rd and 1, Dak is perfect on the pass but Jamize Olawale fails to execute a walk-in touchdown. On 4th and 1, Zeke is swallowed up behind the line, fumbles, the Colts defense recovers and denies the Cowboys. The Colts have the ball and the lead. It’s a 15-play drive that went 70-yards and took seven minutes off the clock but it’s wasted in the end.First QuarterThe Cowboys are back on offense and Prescott gives it to Amari Cooper on a reverse for 11-yards. A few plays later, Dak takes an untimely sack that he easily could have avoided but Ezekiel Elliott bails him out with a 24-yard gain. A few plays later, Dak’s pass is tipped and nearly picked as Cole Beasley wasn’t paying attention. On 3rd and 9, Zeke gets 12 and sets the Cowboys up in the red zone as the first quarter end.The Colts make quick work of the Cowboys with a few quick completions but Marlon Mack shakes lose on a big 19-yard run. Another nice run by Mack sets the Colts up with a red zone opportunity, the Cowboys stop them twice before Mack puts Indy up by a touchdown.Cowboys start with the ball and they are moving the chains, mixing it up with a nice blend of run and pass. At the Indy-30, Dak Prescott looks for Allen Hurns but it’s incomplete. On 4th and 4, Brett Maher’s 48-yard attempt is BLOCKED. Colts linebacker Darius Leonard recovers and is down by contact. Pregame InactivesCowboys: QB Mike White, WR Tavon Austin, LB Chris Covington, G Zack Martin https://www.dallascowboysfanshop.com , TE Geoff Swaim, DL David Irving, DL Taco CharltonThe General, Sean Lee, is ACTIVE! Though they will regulate his snap count. Tough day to be without Zack Martin for the Cowboys interior offensive line.Colts: C Josh Andrews, WR Daurice Fountain, G Mark Glowinski, S Mike Mitchell, LB Skai Moore, DT Hassan Ridgeway, RB Jonathan WilliamsT.Y. Hilton will give it a go, that’s a priority for the Cowboys secondary as he’s accrued 125+ yards in three of his last four games.For the first time in a while, it feels like the Cowboys are not playing one those “backs against the wall” type games. It’s also the first time in a little while the Cowboys have gone on the road. Both elements make this game a little unpredictable. Will the Cowboys show the same passion and energy they have shown over the five-game winning streak, or will there be a small letdown?If the Cowboys win, they will win the NFC East. If they lose, they still have two other opportunities to get that done. They will be without Zack Martin, further depleting an under-manned line. Still, the Cowboys have shown enormous resolve this year and have fought thorough adversity and injuries. They will (likely) welcome back the services of Sean Lee and Tavon Austin. Fitting those guys back in to the rotation Dallas Cowboys Customized Jerseys , especially Lee, will be a challenge.The Colts are battling for the playoff position and will be playing one of those “backs against the wall” type games. They will definitely be ready for this matchup. Should make for interesting viewing on Sunday.What You Need To KnowImportant links: Cowboys depth chart | RosterDate: Sunday, December 16, 2018Game time: 1:00 PM ESTLocation: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, INTV channel: FOXCoverage Map: 506 SportsAnnouncers: Kevin Barkhardt, Charles Davis, Pam Oliver (Field reporter)Radio: 105.3 The Fan | Full listings | Westwood One | SIRIUS: SIRIUS: 106 (Dal), 83 (Ind) | XM: 385 (Dal), 225 (Ind)Streaming: Fubo | NFL.com GamePass (audio only during game) | FoxSportsGoCowboys record: (8-5)Colts record: (7-6)Odds: Dallas+2.5Prediction: Dallas 31 - Indianapolis 23Enemy blog: Stampede BlueTwitter: @BloggingTheBoys It isn’t exactly Chiefs-Rams, with Dallas and Washington exchanged in an old school NFC East battle.The Cowboys lead 10-7 at halftime but blew a chance to go ahead by a touchdown.They reached the Washington 4-yard line at the end of the first half, but inexplicably forgot they had Ezekiel Elliott at running back. Dak Prescott threw incomplete to a wide-open Noah Brown on first down and took a 13-yard loss on second down on a shared sack by Ryan Kerrigan and Preston Smith. Prescott threw to Elliott for a 7-yard gain on third down, forcing the Cowboys to settle for a 28-yard Brett Maher field goal. It was a 14-play, 65-yard drive that ate up 5:36 but resulted in only three points.The Cowboys took the early 7-0 lead, scoring on their first drive. Elliott celebrated his 16-yard touchdown run by throwing $21 in the Salvation Army Red Kettle.Washington gained 53 of its 126 first-half yards on one play — a touchdown pass from Colt McCoy to Vernon Davis with 7:04 remaining in the first half to tie it 7-7. Elliott has 11 carries for 58 yards and a touchdown and four catches for 23 yards. Prescott has completed 16 of 21 passes for 146 yards. Amari Cooper has four catches for 35 yards.The Cowboys have missed left tackle Tyron Smith, who is not playing because of a stinger. Cameron Fleming has allowed Preston Smith to get 1.5 sacks of Prescott.McCoy has completed 7 of 14 passes for 116 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Anthony Brown became the first Cowboys cornerback to get a pick this season.Adrian Peterson injured his shoulder in the first quarter but returned. He has seven carries for 17 yards.Jordan Reed has three catches for 49 yards.