{
  "id": 19119434,
  "title": "Cowboys’ Brian Schottenheimer is just happy to escape ‘crazy’ Colts game with a win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/cowboys-brian-schottenheimer-is-just-happy-to-escape-crazy-colts-game",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-09T08:00:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cowboys-brian-schottenheimer-just-happy-080054774.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer expressed relief following their 27-23 road victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. This marked the second season of Schottenheimer's NFL head coaching career with the Cowboys. Coming off a 3-5 record, the team aimed to secure a win and bolster their playoff prospects. Schottenheimer appreciated the team's determination and focus that contributed to their success. After the game, he commented on the \"crazy\" nature of the match, highlighting the team’s unity and resolve. The Cowboys secured a 17-7 halftime lead, preventing Indianapolis from mounting a comeback. Quarterback Dak Prescott delivered a solid performance with 21 completions out of 34 passes, totaling 335 yards and two touchdowns. Running back Javonte Williams contributed significantly with 20 carries for 101 yards and a touchdown, while wide receiver CeeDee Lamb amassed 10 catches for 195 yards and a touchdown. The Cowboys' improved record now sits at 4-5, placing them second in the NFC East Division standings. They currently lead the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles, following behind the New York Giants. The team will look forward to hosting the San Francisco 49ers in their upcoming Week 10 match on November 15th at 4:25 p.m. ET.",
  "summary": "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. 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 […] The post Cowboys’ Brian Schottenheimer is…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Javonte Williams’ late TD run helps Cowboys avoid another 4th-quarter collapse and beat Colts 27-23",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/javonte-williams-late-td-run-helps-cowboys-avoid-another-4th-quarter",
        "published": "2026-11-08T22:21:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}