A Late Rally Seals Victory
The Dallas Cowboys survived a furious fourth-quarter charge by the Houston Texans, prevailing 34-30 on Sunday at Reliant Stadium. The victory improved Dallas’s record to 2-2, while the home team fell to 0-4 after failing to hold onto its late lead.
The game remained tightly contested through three quarters, defined by field goals and short-yardage runs. Houston opened the scoring with a touchdown pass from C.J. Stroud to Nico Collins, followed by two Brandon Aubrey field goals to tie the contest. The second half saw Javonte Williams establish dominance on the ground for Dallas, while Stroud continued to connect with Collins.
Key Performances Define the Contest
Dak Prescott orchestrated the Cowboys' offense effectively, completing 32 of 45 passes for 335 yards and one touchdown. His primary target was CeeDee Lamb, who recorded a massive 17 receptions for 189 yards, including the game-winning score. Javonte Williams provided critical support on the ground, carrying the ball 19 times for 62 yards and three touchdowns.
For Houston, C.J. Stroud threw for 347 yards and two touchdowns on 21-of-31 passing. Nico Collins was a major threat, hauling in seven catches for 118 yards and two scores. David Montgomery contributed on the ground with 24 yards on 10 carries, though the Texans' offense struggled to maintain momentum in the final period.
