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The second half kicked off with the Colts fumbling the ball right on the opening kickoff; a glaring indication of their ongoing struggles. With both teams trading turnovers, including a shocking fumble by Dwayne Thomas of the Cowboys deep in Colts territory, the absurdity continued to escalate. Several failed scoring attempts left fans scratching their heads and wondering how such talented teams could have such disjointed performances.
As the fourth quarter approached, the Colts finally capitalized on a glimmer of opportunity, tying the score at 13-13 after several tense drives characterized by errors; yet it was clear that the game's condition was deteriorating further.