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Dallas Cowboys at Houston Texans

Dallas Cowboys · Houston Texans

Data: ESPN

Matchup details observed .

Final score

Dallas Cowboys 34 — Houston Texans 30

Box-score leaders · plays of the day

  • C.J. Stroud · HOU: Passing Yards: 21/31, 347 YDS, 2 TD · game
  • David Montgomery · HOU: Rushing Yards: 10 CAR, 24 YDS · game
  • Nico Collins · HOU: Receiving Yards: 7 REC, 118 YDS, 2 TD · game
  • Jake Hansen · HOU: Sacks: 1 · game
  • Jake Hansen · HOU: Tackles: 12 · game
  • Dak Prescott · DAL: Passing Yards: 32/45, 335 YDS, 1 TD · game
  • Javonte Williams · DAL: Rushing Yards: 19 CAR, 62 YDS, 3 TD · game
  • CeeDee Lamb · DAL: Receiving Yards: 17 REC, 189 YDS, 1 TD · game
  • Quinnen Williams · DAL: Sacks: 1 · game
  • Malik Hooker · DAL: Tackles: 7 · game

Source

Injury impact

Dallas Cowboys

Availability-impact index: 13

  • Kenny Clark (DT) · Questionable · Back ·
  • Dee Winters (LB) · Out · Calf ·
  • KaVontae Turpin (WR) · Out · Ribs ·
  • George Pickens (WR) · Questionable · Shoulder ·
  • Jonathan Bullard (DT) · Injured Reserve · Calf ·
  • Luke Schoonmaker (TE) · Questionable · Groin ·
  • P.J. Locke (S) · Injured Reserve · Foot ·
  • Marist Liufau (LB) · Injured Reserve · Forearm ·

Houston Texans

Availability-impact index: 6.5

  • Jaylin Noel (WR) · Injured Reserve · Toe ·
  • Jalen Pitre (S) · Questionable · Shoulder - AC Joint ·
  • David Montgomery (RB) · Questionable · Groin ·
  • Reed Blankenship (S) · Questionable · Concussion ·
  • Blake Fisher (OT) · Questionable · Thumb ·

The availability-impact index weights listed players by position and reported starter status when available. It is a relative report-weighting index, not a medical assessment or a point-spread adjustment. An empty report does not confirm availability.

Coaching Room

Dallas Cowboys

Head coach: Brian Schottenheimer · Coach source

Sample: 4 games · season 2026.

Observed team tendencies · 2026
MetricValueLeague rankGames
Fourth-down attempts per game1.8rank 14 of 324
Fourth-down conversion rate57.1 %rank 15 of 324
Red-zone trips per game3.8rank 8 of 324
Pass attempt share (pass attempts + rushes)64.9 %rank 2 of 324
Rush share (pass attempts + rushes)35.1 %rank 31 of 324
Time of possession per game28.5 minrank 26 of 324
Turnovers per game1.3rank 15 of 324

Statistics sources: Box score 1 · Box score 2 · Box score 3 · Box score 4

Houston Texans

Head coach: DeMeco Ryans · Coach source

Sample: 4 games · season 2026.

Observed team tendencies · 2026
MetricValueLeague rankGames
Fourth-down attempts per game0.3rank 32 of 324
Fourth-down conversion rate100 %rank 1 of 324
Red-zone trips per game3.3rank 13 of 324
Pass attempt share (pass attempts + rushes)57 %rank 15 of 324
Rush share (pass attempts + rushes)43.1 %rank 18 of 324
Time of possession per game29.4 minrank 19 of 324
Turnovers per game0.3rank 31 of 324

Statistics sources: Box score 1 · Box score 2 · Box score 3 · Box score 4

Observed win probability

Houston Texans: latest 0.0% · ESPN estimates across observed plays.

Observed . Estimates can change; no probability is a promise.

Houston Texans coverage

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Method

Only observed fields are shown. Team box scores do not isolate red-zone touchdowns or offense-only points per drive; current injury reports and outdoor forecasts cover only supported leagues and venues. Projections start with three current-season games or a prior-season rating; early-season estimates are excluded from picks.

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