In a recent NFL matchup between the Indianapolis Colts and the Dallas Cowboys, the Colts made the unconventional choice to allow the Cowboys to score late in the game. Indianapolis Star columnist Joel A. Erickson analyzes the decision, arguing that it was the correct strategic move to give the Colts a better chance to regain possession and potentially win. The game took place on November 8, 2026.
Why the Colts' letting the Cowboys score at the end of the game was the right decision
