Cowboys rally to beat Texans 34-30 in Houston
Dallas overcame a late deficit to defeat Houston 34-30 on Sunday, moving to 2-2 on the season while the Texans dropped to 0-4.
Dallas secured a 34-30 comeback victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday at Reliant Stadium, snapping the Texans' four-game losing streak. The Cowboys trailed late in the fourth quarter before quarterback Dak Prescott connected on a series of plays that set up the winning score with 40 seconds remaining.
Prescott said the support from the crowd in Dallas' silver and blue uniforms helped the team stay focused in the final minutes. The Texans incurred 13 penalties totaling 90 yards, which officials said contributed to the close finish.
Dallas improved to 2-2 on the season, matching the Philadelphia Eagles and staying one game behind the New York Giants in the NFC East. Houston fell to 0-4.
Head coach Brian Schottenheimer addressed the game, noting that the outcome was independent of the team's earlier loss in Rio de Janeiro and emphasizing his confidence in the players' ability to execute.
"Rio didn’t define us as a football team, as a coaching staff. This game stood by itself," Schottenheimer said.
Earlier in the game, Dallas attempted a 65-yard field goal on the final play of the first half, a decision that drew criticism from some observers. The kick was successful, but it gave Houston favorable field position, leading to a field goal that put the Texans ahead by ten points at halftime.
In the second half, Dallas relied on its passing attack, with wide receiver CeeDee Lamb recording 17 receptions for 189 yards and George Pickens adding two catches for 75 yards. Defensive adjustments later in the game helped limit Houston's offense and set up the final scoring drive.
The win marked Dallas' second victory of the season and kept its playoff hopes intact, while Houston will look to rebound in its next matchup.