Colts vs. Cowboys | Predictions & Picks

The Indianapolis Colts (2-6) are playing for pride at this point in the season, already four games below .500. While the Dallas Cowboys (3-5) have also disappointed, the visitors have much more talent and are reasonably favored in this matchup.

That whole "playing for pride" thing didn't go well last week as the Colts were shellacked 42-7 by the Jacksonville Jaguars on the road.

Do the Colts stand a chance this Sunday at home against the struggling Cowboys? Here is how the ColtsRoundtable staff sees Sunday's game unfolding.

Jake Arthur (@JakeArthurNFL): Cowboys 34, Colts 23

"The best part of the Colts' defense is the cornerback duo of Sauce Gardner and Charvarius Ward Sr., who will match up with Dallas' strength: wide receivers CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens. That makes me feel marginally better, but the Colts' defense has been plagued by misalignments, missed tackles, and blown assignments all season. It'll be tough to keep Dallas from putting points on the board, especially if Javonte Williams is breaking arm tackles.

"The Colts' offense needs to commit to Jonathan Taylor in what may be his final game with the team. The Cowboys are last in rushing yards per game allowed and second from last in yards per carry allowed, so they're genuinely weak in that department. Perhaps a strong performance from Taylor berths play-action opportunities for Daniel Jones and the passing game.

"I have Taylor going nuts in this one for 150 and two touchdowns, but it's not enough in the end.

"Goodbye, sweet prince."

Jake on the season: 4-4

Zach Hicks (@ZachHicks2): Cowboys 34, Colts 17

"The Colts and Cowboys both come limping into this game following embarrassing losses the week prior. The Cowboys should be motivated to show that last week's collapse against the Cardinals was just a fluke, while the Colts are simply trying to showcase a little bit more fight going forward.

"While the Cowboys' defense is a mess at the moment, the Colts' passing attack may be in even worse shape. The lack of speed on the perimeter keeps killing them each and every week, and that should remain the case on Sunday. The Colts' bottom-tier defense should also struggle to contain Lamb and Pickens at receiver, leading to a point total that the Colts' offense simply doesn't have the juice to match."

Zach on the season: 6-2

The Colts take on the Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ET on FOX.