Roof Falls in on Cowboys as Houston Texans Extend Dallas's Slump

Houston Pounds Dallas 31-21 as Cooper Rush Era Hits a Wall

Texans Score Two Fourth-Quarter Touchdowns to Pull Away from Listless Cowboys

The roof seemingly fell in on the Dallas Cowboys' season Monday night as they suffered a demoralizing 31-21 defeat to their division rivals, the Houston Texans. The loss extended Dallas's losing streak to three games and dropped their record to 4-4 on the season, while the Texans improved to 2-6 with the victory.

Cooper Rush, who had been a revelation for the Cowboys in Dak Prescott's absence, struggled mightily against the Texans. Rush threw for just 194 yards and an interception on 22-of-38 passing, and his struggles were compounded by a lack of production from the Cowboys' running game. Ezekiel Elliott was held to just 51 yards on 13 carries, while Tony Pollard added 32 yards on seven carries. The Cowboys' offense was unable to sustain drives or put points on the board, and they were outgained by the Texans 367 yards to 280.

The Texans, on the other hand, were led by a strong performance from Davis Mills. Mills threw for 249 yards and two touchdowns on 23-of-36 passing, and he also added a rushing touchdown. The Texans' running game was also effective, with Dameon Pierce rushing for 100 yards on 21 carries. The Texans' defense also played well, forcing three turnovers and sacking Rush three times. The Cowboys' offense was unable to get anything going against the Texans' defense, and they were held scoreless in the second half.

The loss was a major setback for the Cowboys, who were hoping to stay in contention for the NFC East title. The Cowboys now have a tough road ahead, with games against the Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers, and New York Giants coming up in the next three weeks. The Texans, on the other hand, have a chance to build on their win when they face the Indianapolis Colts next week.