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Dallas Cowboys Stumble Against Houston Texans in Week 11 Matchup

The Dallas Cowboys faced a challenging game against the Houston Texans, ending with a score of 10-34. The loss brings the Cowboys' season record to 3-7, while the Texans improve to 7-4. Despite high hopes and a strong fan presence at AT&T Stadium, with an attendance of 92,969, the Cowboys could not capitalize on their home advantage.


Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush (10) during pregame warmups before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)

Key Moments and Performances


The game was marked by significant moments that tilted the balance in favor of the Texans. The Dallas defense managed to force two turnovers but struggled to contain Houston's offense throughout the match. Osa Odighizuwa stood out on defense for Dallas with one sack and two tackles, including one for loss, contributing to one of few highlights for the team.


On offense, Cooper Rush threw for 354 yards and one touchdown but also suffered an interception and five sacks indicating pressure from Houston's defense. CeeDee Lamb was Rush's primary target, catching eight passes for 93 yards but failing to find the end zone.


Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) during pregame warmups before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)

Special teams had mixed results; punter Bryan Anger averaged 41 yards across two punts with one landing inside the 20-yard line. However, kicker Brandon Aubrey converted only one out of his two field goal attempts from beyond fifty yards.


Looking Ahead


As they look forward from this defeat, focus shifts towards improvement and preparation for their next game against Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium in Landover on November 24th at 1:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch this matchup live on FOX as Dallas aims to bounce back from this setback.


Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon runs for a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

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