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Cowboys rally to defeat Texans with late touchdown by CeeDee Lamb

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 5:24 AM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Cowboys rally to defeat Texans with late touchdown by CeeDee Lamb

Summary

The Dallas Cowboys overcame a halftime deficit to claim a comeback victory against the Houston Texans on Sunday. Trailing 16-6 at halftime, the Cowboys scored 28 points in the second half, capped by a game-winning touchdown pass from Dak Prescott to CeeDee Lamb. Lamb delivered a standout performance, catching 17 passes for a career-high 189 yards, including 11 receptions for 140 yards in the second half alone. This win brings Dallas to a 2-2 record in the early stages of the 2026-27 NFL season, crucial for their playoff aspirations. The Cowboys look to build on this momentum in their upcoming match.

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By the Numbers

•Dallas Cowboys rally from 16-6 deficit at halftime
•CeeDee Lamb catches 17 passes for 189 yards
•Dak Prescott throws game-winning TD to Lamb
•Cowboys improve to 2-2 in the 2026-27 NFL season
•Next game will test Cowboys' defensive improvements

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5:24 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Cannot be covered’ – Skip Bayless shouts out Dallas Cowboys star for taking over in huge win

What they're saying

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The Dallas Cowboys secured a huge comeback win against the Houston Texans on Sunday and Skip Bayless has high praise for one of the team’s offensive stars. It has been an eventful start to the 2026-27 NFL season for the Dallas Cowboys, to say the least.
— Yahoo Sports

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