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Cowboys perfect red zone day enough to even record in Houston

The Dallas Cowboys overcame a shaky start to secure a 34-30 victory over the 0-3 Houston Texans in a hard-fought matchup. Early struggles saw the Cowboys trailing 16-6 after 30 minutes, with their offense failing to capitalize on red-zone opportunities—a pattern reminiscent of their recent loss in Brazil.

However, a late surge, capped by CeeDee Lamb’s 17th catch of the game and a crucial defensive stand, flipped the script and handed Dallas their first win since that setback. The Cowboys’ secondary, already thin due to injuries, faced a stern test against Texans star wide receiver Nico Collins, who made a 45-yard grab on the opening drive and later scored a touchdown in the red zone.

Defensive back DaRon Bland struggled in coverage, while rookie Joey Porter Jr. made an immediate impact in his debut, inserting himself into the lineup and shutting down Collins on key plays.

This win snapped a 32-game losing streak for the Cowboys when trailing by double digits in the second half on the road, marking a pivotal moment for the struggling offense and defense alike.

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