**FRISCO, Texas –** Week 9 of the 2026 season presents the midway point of the NFL's regular season, and a crossroads for the 3-5 Dallas Cowboys.
A 4-5 record and 3-6 record may not seem too far apart, but they each set up very different scenarios for Dallas going into the back half of their schedule. While a loss may not mathematically eliminate them from playoff contention, the Cowboys need a run of victories if they even want a chance to capture the NFC East division crown.
On Sunday, Dallas will face a 2-6 Colts team that has traded away two of their franchise cornerstones in recent weeks: Pro Bowl G Quenton Nelson to the Seahawks, and DL DeForest Buckner to the 49ers. Â Indianapolis has struggled as a whole, most notably being the worst team in the league in turnover margin at -11.
Can the Cowboys capitalize on that and get back in the win column? Let's take a look at some ways they can in this week's Here We Goooo:
**Turn pressure into turnovers**