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Dallas Cowboys stage second-half comeback to defeat Houston Texans 34-30

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Dallas Cowboys stage second-half comeback to defeat Houston Texans 34-30
Summary

The Dallas Cowboys rallied from a 16-6 halftime deficit to defeat the Houston Texans 34-30 on October 4, 2026, at Reliant Stadium. Quarterback Dak Prescott led the comeback, finishing with 335 passing yards, including a 12-yard touchdown pass to CeeDee Lamb in the closing seconds. Lamb had a standout performance with 17 receptions for 189 yards and a touchdown. Javonte Williams contributed with three rushing touchdowns. Despite the victory, concerns remain about the Cowboys' pass defense, as they allowed Houston's C.J. Stroud to throw for 347 yards and two touchdowns.

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  • •Dallas trailed 16-6 at halftime before scoring 28 points in the second half.
  • •Dak Prescott completed 32-of-45 passes, including the game-winning touchdown.
  • •CeeDee Lamb set a career high with 17 receptions and 189 receiving yards.
  • •Javonte Williams scored three rushing touchdowns, all in the second half.
  • •Houston's C.J. Stroud threw for 347 yards against Dallas' secondary.
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The Cowboys' clutch win in Houston came at exactly the right time. Dallas entered Sunday at 1-2 and as a 2.5-point road underdog against a Texans team that was also desperate for a win. For two quarters, the Cowboys looked like the team in bigger trouble. They managed only 121 yards in the first half …

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