Why the Colts' letting the Cowboys score at the end of the game was the right decision

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen made the strategic decision to allow the Dallas Cowboys to score with 1:10 remaining in the game, despite the Colts holding the lead at the time. The move was a calculated risk designed to give Indianapolis's offense enough time to regain possession and run out the clock, rather than risk a Cowboys defensive stop and subsequent scoring drive. The decision was reported by Joel A. Erickson of the Indianapolis Star on November 8, 2026.