The Texans are absolutely making the Cowboys look silly right now, ripping them apart 16-6 at halftime. They have completely outplayed Dallas in the first half, gaining 204 yards to the Cowboys’ measly 121. Honestly, if it wasn’t for seven penalties costing Dallas 51 yards, this could be an even bigger blowout. It’s wild out there.
Stroud’s Clinic and Collins’ Comeback
C.J. Stroud is putting on a show, carving up the Cowboys defense with ease. He’s already 9-of-14 for 163 yards and a touchdown, and he’s clearly targeting Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland, while wisely throwing away from Joey Porter Jr., who they just traded for last week. But the real story? Wide receiver Nico Collins, back from missing the last two games with a hamstring injury, is straight-up DOMINATING. He’s got four catches for 75 yards and a touchdown already. That’s a huge boost for the Texans offense, giving Stroud a reliable weapon who’s clearly healthy and ready to roll.
Dallas Is Bleeding Penalties and Missed Kicks
The Cowboys, on the other hand, are a mess. Dak Prescott is struggling big time, going just 12-of-20 for a paltry 87 yards. The Texans defense is all over him, with three sacks, eight quarterback hits, and even an intentional grounding call. CeeDee Lamb has six catches for 49 yards, but George Pickens hasn’t even sniffed a reception yet. Javonte Williams has seven carries for 36 yards, but it’s not enough to get anything going. To make matters worse, their kicker Brandon Aubrey missed a 65-yarder with 26 seconds left in the half, and Texans’ Will Anderson blocked Aubrey’s 62-yard attempt on a previous possession. Texans kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn is the real hero here for them, nailing field goals from 51, 39, and a booming 54 yards, with that last one coming right on the final play of the half. It’s a tale of two kicking games, for sure.
This second half is going to be a must-watch. Can the Cowboys clean up their act, avoid the mental errors, and somehow mount a comeback, or will the Texans keep their foot on the gas and secure a massive win? You gotta tune in to find out!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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