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Dallas Cowboys: Reading Between the Line vs. Houston Texans

Ahead of the upcoming matchup, analysts are breaking down the trenches as the Dallas offensive line prepares to protect Dak Prescott. Through the first three games of the 2026 season, the unit has posted a fifty percent pass block win rate and a sixty-seven percent run block rate, while yielding just three total sacks.

The primary challenge for Dallas will be managing Houston pass rusher Will Anderson Jr., who enters the game following a dominant performance against Indianapolis that featured nine pressures and multiple sacks. Right tackle Terence Steele will face the brunt of that matchup, while Danielle Hunter anchors the opposite edge for the opposing defense.

Adding to the difficulty, defensive lineman Sheldon Rankins provides a strong interior push with six pressures already on the year. To counter this front, the visiting offense may find better success running toward Hunter rather than challenging Anderson directly.

Although the protection has held up effectively despite missing Smith, keeping the pressure rate down against this particular defensive front remains a critical test.

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