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5 things to watch when the Cowboys play the Texans

The Dallas Cowboys enter an in-state matchup against the Houston Texans hoping to bounce back from a recent defeat in Rio. Houston struggles significantly with ground yardage, averaging only 85 yards per game, while Dallas allows 180 rushing yards on average.

David Montgomery leads the Texans' rushing attack, and Quinnen Williams aims to exploit a matchup against rookie guard Keylan Rutledge. On the other side, edge rushers Will Anderson Jr.

and Danielle Hunter pose a major threat for the Houston defense, totaling nine sacks and a 22.1% pressure rate. Cowboys offensive tackle Terence Steele faces a difficult test against Anderson, prompting questions about whether offensive coordinator Klayton Adams will provide extra protection or if Broderick Jones will see playing time.

Additionally, quarterback C.J. Stroud presents a mobile threat for a Dallas defense that struggles on third downs, though he averages fewer rushing yards than Dak Prescott.

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