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Texans fall to Cowboys in 25th anniversary game on October 4

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Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Texans fall to Cowboys in 25th anniversary game on October 4

Summary

The Houston Texans lost to the Dallas Cowboys during their 25th anniversary game at NRG Stadium on October 4, 2026. The Texans accumulated 13 penalties for 90 yards and had offensive struggles, despite quarterback C.J. Stroud throwing for 347 yards and two touchdowns. Nico Collins was a standout, catching both touchdowns. The Texans are now 0-4 on the season, continuing a pattern of disappointment following 25 years of franchise struggles. Poor defensive play contributed significantly to the outcome of the match, particularly in the second half.

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By the Numbers

•Texans celebrate 25th anniversary with notable former players in attendance.
•C.J. Stroud goes 21/31 for 347 yards and two touchdowns.
•Texans commit 13 penalties for 90 yards during the game.
•Nico Collins scores both touchdowns for Houston.
•Houston Texans are now 0-4 in the season.

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This was the Houston Texans’ 25th anniversary game. All of the team’s fan favorites were in attendance: Andre Johnson, DeAndre Hopkins, Arian Foster, Billy Miller, Brian Cushing, all were there (or so I was told). And this was the game they got to see: a perfect, and I do mean perfect, distillation of the Houston […]
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