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Colts vs. Cowboys Best Prop Bets for Sunday Night Football (Count on Jonathan Taylor to Explode Against Dallas)

By Iain MacMillan

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan (2) hands off to Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan (2) hands off to Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan / Armond Feffer/IndyStar / USA TODAY
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We, unfortunately, will be watching the Indianapolis Colts in prime time for the second straight week.

They had a lackluster performance on Monday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers in a 24-17 loss, and now they head to Texas to face the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football in Week 13.

To make the game a little bit more exciting to watch, let's dive into my favorite prop bets to wager on in this interconference showdown.

Best NFL Prop Bets for Indianapolis Colts vs. Dallas Cowboys

  • Ezekiel Elliott UNDER 52.5 Rushing Yards
  • Jonathan Taylor OVER 17.5 Rush Attempts
  • CeeDee Lamb OVER 69.5 Receiving Yards

Ezekiel Elliott UNDER 53.5 Rushing Yards

Ezekiel Elliott has been losing snaps to Tony Pollard as of late. He's played on 51% or fewer of the offensive snaps in each of the Cowboys' last three games. He's also seen reduced production this season, averaging only 4.1 yards per carry.

Now, he and the Cowboys have to face the Colts run defense that ranks fifth in opponent yards per carry, allowing only 3.9 yards per rush. I'll back Elliott to go under his rushing total tonight.

Jonathan Taylor OVER 17.5 Rush Attempts

Jeff Saturday took over as head coach in Indianapolis, and he immedately started feeding Jonathan Taylor. Taylor has had 22, 22, and 20 carries in the three games since Saturday took over.

It would also be smart for the Colts to attack the Cowboys on the ground. Their inability to stop the run has been a hole in their defense, ranking 25th in opponent yards per carry, allowing 4.7 yards per rush. I think the Colts pound the rock tonight.

CeeDee Lamb OVER 69.5 Receiving Yards

CeeDee Lamb has thrived since Dak Prescott has returned to the Cowboys lineup. H's surpassed 70 yards in four of the five games since Prescott has become healthy, and he's surpassed 100 yards in two of his last three games.

Lamb is starting to live up to his preseason hype, so it's time to starting treating him as such.

You can track Iain's bets on Betstamp here.

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