QB Rush solid for Cowboys in 20-14 preseason loss to Texans
— Cooper Rush's days as the backup to Dak Prescott in Dallas might not be over.
National Football League
FINAL
Houston Texans
20
Dallas Cowboys
14
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | 7 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 20 |
| DAL | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
AT&T Stadium · 72,720 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | @ Los Angeles Chargers | W 44-22 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | vs New York Giants | L 21-27 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ Jacksonville Jaguars | W 34-31 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ Tennessee Titans | W 26-3 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs Dallas Cowboys | L 30-34 | NFL |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 2:10 20-14
Ka'imi Fairbairn 24 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:30 17-14
Ka'imi Fairbairn 38 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:52 14-14
Lonnie Johnson Jr. 53 Yd Interception Return (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Touchdown 1:48 7-14
Cedrick Wilson 9 Yd pass from Cooper Rush (Lirim Hajrullahu Kick)
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Touchdown 3:36 7-7
Tony Pollard 8 Yd pass from Cooper Rush (Lirim Hajrullahu Kick)
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Touchdown 11:06 7-0
Mark Ingram II 2 Yd Run (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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HOU
2 plays, -2 yards, 0:57 · End of Game
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DAL 0:57
6 plays, 22 yards, 1:13 · Interception
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HOU 2:10
9 plays, 45 yards, 2:53 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:10 20-14
Ka'imi Fairbairn 24 Yd Field Goal
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DAL 5:03
11 plays, 47 yards, 6:27 · Interception
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HOU 11:30
8 plays, 70 yards, 4:15 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:30 17-14
Ka'imi Fairbairn 38 Yd Field Goal
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DAL 0:45
9 plays, 51 yards, 6:07 · Punt
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DAL 6:52
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:55 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:52 14-14
Lonnie Johnson Jr. 53 Yd Interception Return (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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HOU 7:47
4 plays, 0 yards, 2:42 · Punt
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DAL 10:29
4 plays, 10 yards, 2:26 · Punt
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HOU 12:55
4 plays, 25 yards, 2:05 · Punt
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DAL
4 plays, 23 yards, 0:30 · End of Half
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HOU 0:30
5 plays, 2 yards, 1:18 · Punt
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DAL 1:48
13 plays, 85 yards, 6:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:48 7-14
Cedrick Wilson 9 Yd pass from Cooper Rush (Lirim Hajrullahu Kick)
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HOU 7:59
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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DAL 9:34
3 plays, -20 yards, 2:36 · Punt
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HOU 12:10
6 plays, 18 yards, 3:12 · Downs
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DAL 0:22
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:43 · Punt
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HOU 2:05
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:31 · Punt
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DAL 3:36
5 plays, 75 yards, 2:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:36 7-7
Tony Pollard 8 Yd pass from Cooper Rush (Lirim Hajrullahu Kick)
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HOU 5:51
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:24 · Punt
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DAL 7:15
7 plays, 31 yards, 3:51 · Punt
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HOU 11:06
7 plays, 23 yards, 3:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:06 7-0
Mark Ingram II 2 Yd Run (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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DAL 14:10
3 plays, -2 yards, 0:50 · Fumble
Showing the last 29 of 29 events.
Team Stats
HOU
DAL
13
1st Downs
21
6
Passing 1st downs
10
7
Rushing 1st downs
9
0
1st downs from penalties
2
0-10
3rd down efficiency
8-16
1-2
4th down efficiency
1-1
52
Total Plays
71
220
Total Yards
308
4.2
Yards per Play
4.3
11
Total Drives
12
131
Passing
213
13/23
Comp/Att
27/36
5.5
Yards per pass
5.2
0
Interceptions thrown
3
1-8
Sacks-Yards Lost
5-34
89
Rushing
95
28
Rushing Attempts
30
3.2
Yards per rush
3.2
1-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-2
4-66
Penalties
7-46
0
Turnovers
4
0
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
3
1
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
24:56
Possession
35:04
Injuries
Dallas Cowboys
- DeMarvion Overshown Questionable
- George Pickens Questionable
- Joey Porter Jr. Questionable
- Luke Schoonmaker Questionable
- KaVontae Turpin Questionable
Houston Texans
- David Montgomery Questionable
- Reed Blankenship Questionable
- Jaylin Noel Injured Reserve
- Jake Hummel Injured Reserve
- Jaylin Smith Injured Reserve
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