The Dallas Cowboys endured another tough night at AT&T Stadium, falling 34-10 to the Houston Texans. The loss marked the Cowboys’ fifth straight home defeat, each by 20 or more points, setting a grim NFL record.
Struggles in the red zone and costly errors plagued Dallas throughout the game, extending their difficult season.
The night’s low point came in the fourth quarter. With the Cowboys trailing 27-10, quarterback Cooper Rush fumbled under pressure, and rookie lineman Tyler Guyton attempted to recover but also lost the ball. The Texans scooped it up and returned it 28 yards for a touchdown, sealing Dallas’ fate.
Rush, who finished the game 32-of-55 for 354 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, didn’t shy away from taking accountability after the game. Speaking to reporters, he outlined the team’s offensive shortcomings.
“We got to get the ball in the end zone. We keep shooting ourselves in the foot,” Rush said. “I had a couple of chances there in the second half especially that we just didn’t punch it in. Starts with me. I missed a couple of throws, dropped a snap. Opportunities like that versus a good football team, you can’t blow it like that.”
Despite flashes of promise, like KaVontae Turpin’s 64-yard touchdown reception, the Cowboys’ offense failed to sustain momentum. Now sitting at 3-7, Dallas turns its attention to a pivotal showdown against former defensive coordinator Dan Quinn and his Washington Commanders. The Cowboys must regroup quickly to keep their season from completely falling apart.
