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Digging into the numbers to predict Cowboys at Texans

Statistical analysis ahead of the matchup between Dallas and Houston highlights several historical milestones, including their initial encounter on September 8, 2002, where the expansion franchise secured a 19-10 victory. Tony Romo later launched his career with a blowout performance against Houston, throwing his inaugural touchdown pass to Terrell Owens, while their most recent meeting on November 18, 2024, ended in a 34-10 rout by the Texans.

Heading into the upcoming contest, the Cowboys defense seeks to generate a pass rush after accumulating just two sacks over three games, while facing a Houston squad that has surrendered the fourth most pressures on 100 drop backs and ranks near the bottom in rushing metrics. Last week, Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott threw for 276 yards and a score with zero interceptions for a 91.2 rating, aided by Javonte Williams rushing for 98 yards as part of a 148-yard ground attack.

CeeDee Lamb hauled in seven passes for 112 yards, George Pickens added 82 receiving yards on seven receptions, and the defensive unit limited the Ravens to only three third-down conversions.

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