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Brian Schottenheimer expressed plenty of relief to see his Dallas Cowboys squad come out with a 27-23 road win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday afternoon.
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Schottenheimer is halfway through the second season of his NFL head coaching career with the Cowboys. Missing the playoffs last year, the young coach looks to lead the franchise back to that stage with a remarkably talented offense.
Going into the game, Dallas had a shaky start with a 3-5 record. Luckily, they secured an important win over the Colts, prompting in Schottenheimer reflecting on the victory after the game.
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“I loved the heart. The best way to learn how to win is to win. And to finish. This game is crazy. … The men in that locker room weren’t gonna let us lose,” Schottenheimer said, per reporter Jon Machota.
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Brian Schottenheimer and the Cowboys are glad to be back on the win column after beating the Colts in a close game.
Dallas performed well throughout the first half, taking a 17-7 lead at halftime. Indianapolis attempted a rally in the second half, but the Cowboys made enough plays down the stretch to prevent a collapse.
Dak Prescott pulled off a solid performance as he threw the ball in the air frequently. He completed 21 out of 34 passes for 335 yards and two touchdowns.
Javonte Williams led the run game with 20 carries for 101 yards and a touchdown while catching four passes for 23 yards. CeeDee Lamb commanded receivers with 10 catches for 195 yards and a touchdown, while Jake Ferguson caught two passes for 21 yards and a touchdown.
Dallas improved to a 4-5 record this season, sitting at second place in the NFC East Division standings. They are above the Washington Commanders and the Philadelphia Eagles while trailing the New York Giants.
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The Cowboys will look forward to their next matchup, being at home. They host the San Francisco 49ers in Week 10 as kickoff commences on Nov. 15 at 4:25 p.m. ET.
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