One week after a 10-hour flight home from Rio de Janeiro following a 34-31 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, the Dallas Cowboys returned with a 34-30 victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday night. Quarterback Dak Prescott and receiver Cee Dee Lamb connected on a 12-yard touchdown with 40 seconds left to secure the win. Coach Brian Schottenheimer emphasized that the Rio loss did not define the team, stating the victory stood on its own.
The Cowboys improved to 2-3, avoiding a 1-3 start for the second straight year. Prescott praised the playcall that led to the winning drive, while Lamb recorded 17 catches for 189 yards. Defensively, Rashan Gary recorded his first sack in 12 games, and Quinnen Williams notched his first sack of the season.
Despite giving up eight pass plays of 20+ yards, the defense held firm in the final minutes. Schottenheimer defended his halftime decision to attempt a 65-yard field goal, expressing confidence in kicker Brandon Aubrey. Prescott reflected on avoiding a 1-3 start, calling himself 'the most optimistic guy there is' during the game.
The win kept the Cowboys’ hopes alive after a difficult start to the season.
Source: ESPN NFL · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing