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Texas Teams' Rough Start: Cowboys & Texans Seek Redemption
4 Oct
Summary
- Both Dallas and Houston have struggled with only one win combined.
- Cowboys' defense is last in EPA per play and success rate.
- Texans offense has been anemic, averaging 18 points per game.
In Texas, where football is akin to religion, the professional teams are facing a challenging start to the NFL season. Both the Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Texans have collectively managed only one win through three weeks of action, prompting a critical showdown between them to salvage their campaigns.
The Cowboys are looking to regroup after a challenging road trip, having traveled over 5,000 miles for a game without subsequent rest. Meanwhile, the Texans are still searching for their first victory of the season, having narrowly lost leads in the fourth quarter of recent games.
This matchup highlights Houston's struggling offense against Dallas's weak defense. Despite averaging just 18 points per game, Texans' quarterback C.J. Stroud has shown promise. His top receiver, Nico Collins, has returned to practice, potentially bolstering Houston's ability to exploit a depleted Cowboys secondary.
Historically, the Texans have performed well against the Cowboys, winning their last meeting. While Stroud and the Texans have often struggled in September, a strong performance is anticipated to keep their season hopes alive.
