Texans use timeouts on defense late in loss to Cowboys
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 1:17 AM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
The Houston Texans faced the Dallas Cowboys on October 4, 2026, losing 34-30. In the game's final moments, the Texans called all three timeouts on defense, attempting to manage the clock as the Cowboys mounted a game-winning drive. After scoring to take a 30-27 lead, the Texans hoped to stop the Cowboys, who were already in range for a field goal. Dallas responded effectively, securing the win while maintaining two timeouts, highlighting the mixed outcomes of the Texans' strategy.
- •Texans led 30-27 with 2:23 remaining in the game.
- •Dallas scored the winning touchdown, finalizing the score at 34-30.
- •The Texans called timeouts to manage the clock while defending.
- •Dak Prescott successfully led the Cowboys' game-winning drive.
- •Texans' timeout strategy may influence future game management decisions.
- 1:17 AMYahoo Sports — Why Texans called their timeouts on defense while trying to hold lead in loss to Cowboys
"The Dallas Cowboys said they expected DeMeco Ryans to use his timeouts on defense to try to give the Texans offense more time and that the strategy didn't help or hurt them.
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