Dallas Cowboys Defeat Houston Texans on Monday Night Football

Cowboys Dominate Division Rival in Primetime Matchup

Houston Texans Fall to 1-13-1 on the Season

The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Houston Texans 27-23 on Monday Night Football, improving their record to 12-4 on the season. The Cowboys were led by quarterback Dak Prescott, who threw for 284 yards and two touchdowns. Running back Ezekiel Elliott also had a strong performance, rushing for 102 yards and a touchdown. The Texans were led by quarterback Davis Mills, who threw for 175 yards and a touchdown. Running back Rex Burkhead also had a solid game, rushing for 64 yards and a touchdown.

The Cowboys got off to a fast start, scoring a touchdown on their opening drive. The Texans responded with a field goal, but the Cowboys scored another touchdown to take a 14-3 lead. The Texans scored a touchdown late in the second quarter to cut the lead to 14-10, but the Cowboys added a field goal before halftime to take a 17-10 lead.

The Texans tied the game in the third quarter with a field goal, but the Cowboys regained the lead with a touchdown in the fourth quarter. The Texans scored another touchdown late in the fourth quarter, but the Cowboys were able to hold on for the win.

The Cowboys' victory gives them a two-game lead over the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC East. The Cowboys will face the Tennessee Titans in their next game, while the Texans will face the Jacksonville Jaguars.