Javonte Williams scored a late touchdown and rookie safety Caleb Downs sealed the victory with an interception as the Dallas Cowboys rallied to defeat the Indianapolis Colts 27-23 on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Dallas (4-5) survived a wild fourth quarter that featured two long Indianapolis field goals, a missed potential game-winner by Brandon Aubrey and a late lead change before the Cowboys secured their fourth victory of the season.

Dak Prescott threw two first-half touchdown passes, including a 44-yard strike to CeeDee Lamb, helping Dallas take a 17-7 halftime lead.

The Cowboys controlled much of the opening half, outgaining Indianapolis 226-78 while limiting the Colts to four three-and-outs in seven possessions.

Indianapolis (2-7) initially took advantage of a Dallas mistake when Laiatu Latu stripped Prescott and Caden Curry recovered the fumble, setting up a short touchdown drive capped by Seth McGowan’s 2-yard run.

Prescott responded with a 10-yard touchdown pass to Jake Ferguson on fourth down. He later found Lamb for the 44-yard score with 21 seconds remaining in the half.

Dallas extended its advantage to 20-7 before Indianapolis quarterback Daniel Jones connected with Ashton Dulin for a 55-yard touchdown in the third quarter. The play gave the struggling Colts offense a much-needed spark.

The Cowboys appeared positioned to protect their lead in the fourth quarter, but Indianapolis refused to go away.

After Dallas regained possession following a Jonathan Taylor fumble, the Colts defense forced another opportunity. Spencer Shrader connected on a 59-yard field goal to tie the game at 20.

Aubrey then missed a 50-yard field goal wide left, giving Indianapolis a chance to take its first lead since the opening quarter.

Jones moved the Colts into scoring position, and Shrader converted another 50-yard attempt to put Indianapolis ahead 23-20.

But Dallas answered.

Prescott guided the Cowboys downfield, and Williams finished the decisive possession with a touchdown run to restore a four-point advantage.

Downs intercepted Jones on Indianapolis’ final possession, ending the Colts’ comeback attempt.

The victory was particularly important for a Cowboys team that entered Sunday having alternated wins and losses throughout the season.

Dallas played without wide receiver George Pickens, cornerback Joey Porter Jr. and linebacker DeMarvion Overshown.

The Cowboys also received a timely defensive contribution from Quinnen Williams, who forced a Taylor fumble during the fourth quarter.

Indianapolis lost its fifth consecutive game despite nearly completing the comeback.

UP NEXT: The Cowboys return home to face the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Nov. 15. The Colts will look to end their losing streak against the Miami Dolphins.