Texans defense blames itself for collapse against Cowboys
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 12:39 AM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
In a closely contested game on October 4, 2026, the Houston Texans were edged out by the Dallas Cowboys 34-30 at Reliant Stadium. Texans players such as Derek Stingley Jr. emphasized that the responsibility for the loss lies with the defense, which allowed CeeDee Lamb to achieve a career-high 17 receptions for 189 yards, including the game-winning touchdown in the final minute. Head coach DeMeco Ryans noted the need to review film to understand coverage breakdowns, while players expressed the importance of improving teamwork on defense. This defeat marks the Texans' fourth consecutive loss.
- •Dallas Cowboys win 34-30 against Houston Texans on October 4, 2026.
- •CeeDee Lamb catches 17 passes for 189 yards and the winning touchdown.
- •Texans' defense admits game plan was not properly executed.
- •Head coach DeMeco Ryans to review defensive coverages after breakdowns.
- •Texans have lost four straight games, raising concerns for their season.
- 1:13 AMYahoo Sports — Texans picked their poison against Cowboys. CeeDee Lamb burned them | Opinion
- 12:39 AMYahoo Sports — Texans defense blames itself, not coaches, after Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb torched them in 34-30 loss
"Coaches get a lot of blame, but players on the Texans defense said they had a great game plan against the Cowboys and didn't follow through, allowing CeeDee Lamb to have a huge homecoming.
"The Texans' struggling defense put a lot of manpower into containing the Cowboys' George Pickens. That didn't work out.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 5, 2026, 1:13 AMTexans picked their poison against Cowboys. CeeDee Lamb burned them | Opinion
The Texans' struggling defense put a lot of manpower into containing the Cowboys' George Pickens. That didn't work out.
- Yahoo SportsOct 5, 2026, 12:39 AMTexans defense blames itself, not coaches, after Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb torched them in 34-30 loss
Coaches get a lot of blame, but players on the Texans defense said they had a great game plan against the Cowboys and didn't follow through, allowing CeeDee Lamb to have a huge homecoming.
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