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eliminated from playoff contention with a loss at home against the Dallas Cowboys but it should approach the game that way. The margin for error has disappeared. The last few games will determine everything and the toughest game during the final stretch Pat McAfee Color Rush Jersey , at least on paper, is against a hot Cowboys team that has taken off since it pilfered the Oakland Raiders in the Amari Cooper trade.While the teams play in different conferences and only meet every four years, outside of preseason, there will be a great deal of familiarity on both sides of the ball. Dallas is in the NFC East with the Philadelphia Eagles. Frank Reich’s offensive style is similar to Doug Pederson’s and the Cowboys have to face that offense twice a year. Indianapolis Defensive Coordinator Matt Eberflus brings a lot to the table. The Cowboys will be looking at a defense that is eerily similar to the one they practice against throughout the week — as will the Colts. Reich and Eberflus will both be familiar with Dallas’ offense as well.In a battle of coaching wits and likely few surprises, which team will prevail? The following keys could determine the outcome.PESTER PRESCOTTNo team has been more consistently recognized for its line play over the last four or five years than the Cowboys. Fortunate for the Colts, the unit is having an off year. Dallas has allowed 48 sacks this season, which is the second worst total in the NFL behind only the Houston Texans. The Colts? Second best in the NFL with only 16 sacks allowed.Matt Eberflus did a masterful job of keeping Deshaun Watson uncomfortable last week in Houston. He forced Watson to stay in the pocket, drew up stifling zone coverage, and allowed the speed of his defense to take advantage. This week will require more of the same. If Dak Prescott is trapped in the pocket, good things will happen. Drives will end. The field position battle will turn in Indy’s favor. ENCUMBER ELLIOTTEzekiel Elliott is the most talented running back the Colts have faced all season. He has the ability to take over a football game and can turn a small crease into a big play. He leads the league in rushing yards.Can Anthony Walker and Darius Leonard use their speed to eliminate him from the game plan? Can the Colts offense establish a lead and force Dallas to throw the ball? This game will be a big test for Indy’s defense and will go a long way in legitimizing this season’s success against opponents on the ground. How much of it is due to a relatively weak slate of rushing opponents?We are all about to find out. If Elliott is unable to get things going, Prescott could be a sitting duck.LEAN ON LUCKWhile the Colts are far more successful in games where they are able to maintain offensive balance, Andrew Luck is the heartbeat. If there is one player who turns the tide in favor of the Colts in any game it has to be Luck.He is having an incredible season and has proven to the world that he can make every throw. He has been given the time to scan the field, allow plays to develop, and the space to step up into the pocket to connect with his targets on methodical, rhythmic drives that tire out opposing defenses.His command of the offense can determine today’s outcome. Dak Prescott has no interest in getting into a shootout with Luck. COMPLETE THE CATCHI mentioned margin for error. It is very small. Games are determined based upon the outcome of only a handful of plays. The Colts cannot afford to throw away opportunities.A young group of pass catchers has a nasty habit of trying to run before they secure the ball. They have a habit of tipping a ball in the air instead of knocking it down. Sometimes they have a habit of letting the ball get into their chest or bounce off of their hands. This can’t happen down the stretch.If Indianapolis can reduce or eliminate unforced errors, it can force the Cowboys to do the same. Mistakes happen in every football game and, today, the Colts need to be sure that they allow the bulk of them to occur on the other sideline. Securing catchable passes will go a long way toward reaching that goal.MAKE THE REICH CALLSIt has been a long time that Colts fans have been able to look back at a season and debate whether aggressive decisions at key moments in games were the right choice. The franchise has featured a relatively conservative head coach since at least the late 90s. This year, the team has taken on an entirely different attitude. Frank Reich has been aggressive almost to a fault. Some of the time, this has worked out in his favor. Other times, it has resulted in disaster. Reich is nearly through his first season as an NFL head coach and needs to finish the season on a high note. What has he learned from the calls he’s made to this point? How will they impact his play-calling in difficult situations today? If it comes down to a tough decision, will he make the Reich one?The answer to that question could easily be the difference between a playoff berth or an early off-season. Earl Thomas is active for the Seattle Seahawks despite missing a couple of days of practice this week for personal reasons that only added fuel to speculation about his future with the team.Center Justin Britt was also active despite suffering a shoulder injury late in last week’s loss to Chicago. But he may only be used in an emergency situation with Ethan Pocic also out.Dallas will be without starting center Travis Frederick, who had already been ruled out due to illness.Receiver Travis Benjamin is missing his second straight game with a right foot injury as the Los Angeles Chargers visit the Los Angeles Rams. Defensive end Joey Bosa is missing his third game this season with a foot injury.Rams kicker Sam Ficken replaces All-Pro Greg Zuerlein. Rookie WR KhaDarel Hodge is active for the Rams, potentially making his NFL debut.Arizona tight end Jermaine Gresham (Achilles) and defensive end Markus Golden (knee) are active for first time this season. Both are coming off significant surgeries. Starting right tackle Andre Smith (elbow) is out for second straight game.Inactives for Sunday’s games:DALLAS-SEATTLECowboys: QB Mike White, WR Brice Butler, LB Chris Covington, C Travis Frederick, G Xavier Su’a-Filo, TE Dalton Schultz, DT Maliek CollinsSeahawks: WR Doug Baldwin, RB C.J. Prosise, S Delano Hill, LB K.J. Wright, DT Poona Ford, G Jordan Simmons, G Ethan PocicLOS ANGELES CHARGERS-LOS ANGELES RAMSChargers: WR Travis Benjamin, LB Emmanuel Ellerbee, C Cole Toner, RT Joe Barksdale, G Forrest Lamp, DT T.Y. McGill, DE Joey BosaRams: K Greg Zuerlein, LB Mark Barron, RB John Kelly, LB Trevon Young, C Brian Allen https://www.coltsfanshop.com/Jack-Doyle-Jersey , DT Sebastian Joseph-Day, DT Tanzel SmartCHICAGO-ARIZONABears: CB Marcus Cooper, S DeAndre Houston-Carson, LB Isaiah Irving, LB Kylie Fits, OL Rashaad Coward, WR Javon Wims, DT Nick Williams.Cardinals: QB Mike Glennon, RB T.J. Logan, S Rudy Ford, CB Deatrick Nichols, OT Andre Smith, DT Olsen Pierre, OL Korey CunninnghamNEW ORLEANS-ATLANTASaints: LB Manti Te’o, C Will Clapp, DE Mitchell Loewen, OT Andrus Peat, TE Dan Arnold, DE Trey Hendrickson, DT Tyeler Davison.Falcons: RB Devonta Freeman, CB Blidi Wreh-Wilson, S Keith Tandy, OG Zac Kerin, OT Matt Gono, DE Derrick Shelby, DE Takk McKinley.GREEN BAY-WASHINGTONPackers: QB Tim Boyle, WR Equanimeous St. Brown, CB Kevin King, RB Darius Jackson, S Josh Jones, OL Alex Light, WR J’Mon MooreRedskins: WR Michael Floyd, S Troy Apke, RB Samaje Perine, CB Adonis Alexander, OL Geron Christian Sr., OL Shawn Lauvao, DL Caleb Brantley.INDIANAPOLIS-PHILADELPHIAEagles: RB Jay Ajayi, WR Alshon Jeffery, T Jorda Mailata, G Matt Pryor, RB Darren Sproles, QB Nate Sudfeld, G Chance WarmackColts: OT Denico Autry, T Anthony Castonzo, TE Jack Doyle Adam Vinatieri Jersey , G Mark Glowinski, RB Marlon Mack, DT Hassan Ridgeway, QB Quincy WilsonBUFFALO-MINNESOTABills: RB LeSean McCoy, CB Phillip Gaines, G Ike Boettger, T Conor McDermott, G Wyatt Teller, TE Logan Thomas, DE Shaq Lawson.Vikings: QB Kyle Sloter, RB Dalvin Cook, CB/PR Marcus Sherels, G Bryan Witzmann, TE David Morgan, DT Jalyn Holmes, DE Everson Griffen.OAKLAND-MIAMIRaiders: DL Tank Carradine, DT P.J. Hall, T Justin Murray, CB Nick Nelson, T Brandon Parker, WR Seth Roberts, RB DeAndré Washington.Dolphins: QB David Fales, QB Luke Falk, RB Kalen Ballage, WR Tanner McEvoy, OT Zach Sterup, CB Cordrea Tankersley, S Reshad Jones.DENVER-BALTIMOREBRONCOS: QB Kevin Hogan, CB Adam Jones, S Dymonte Thomas, LB Alexander Johnson, DE DeMarcus Walker, T Elijah Wilkinson, G Sam Jones.RAVENS: QB Robert Griffin III, LB C.J. Mosley, WR Jordan Lasley, CB Anthony Averetta, DT Willie Henry, TE Hayden Hurst, DT Michael Pierce.CINCINNATI-CAROLINABengals: RB Joe Mixon, RB Thomas Rawls, WR Auden Tate, LB Preston Brown, C Billy Price, DL Michael Johnson, OL Cedric Ogbuehi.Panthers: TE Greg Olsen Marvin Harrison Color Rush Jersey , WR Damiere Byrd, WR Curtis Samuel, CB Lorenzo Doss, DE Marquis Haynes, LB Andre Smith, OG Trai Turner.NEW YORK GIANTS-HOUSTONGiants: CB Eli Apple, LB Olivier Vernon, WR Kaelin Clay, QB Kule Lauletta, S Kamrin Moore, CB Mike Jordan, C Evan Brown.Texans: WR Keke Coutee, WR Sammie Coates Jr., CB Kayvon Webster, OLB Peter Kalambayi, T Roderick Johnson, DE Carlos Watkins, DE Joel Heath.TENNESSEE-JACKSONVILLETitans: OT Jack Conklin, OT Dennis Kelly, WR Nick Williams, S Kendrick Lewis, LB Kamalei Correa, G Aaron Stinnie, RB David Fluellen.Jaguars: RB Leonard Fournette, RG A.J. Cann, CB D.J. Hayden, WR Rashad Greene, DT Eli Ankou, OL Will Richardson, DE Duwuane Smoot.SAN FRANCISCO-KANSAS CITY49ers: OL Joshua Garnett, SS Jaquiski Tartt, WR Richie James Jr, OL Najee Toran, DL Julian Taylor, OL Shon Coleman, CB Greg MabinChiefs: SS Eric Berry, RB Darrel Williams, CB Charvarius Ward, LB Ben Niemann, OL Austin Reiter, OL Kahlil McKenzie, DL Justin Hamilton___