Texans never trail while handing Cowboys 5th straight loss, 34-10
— Derek Barnett forced the first fumble and returned the second for a touchdown on the definitive defensive play of the game for the Houston Texans.
National Football League
FINAL
Houston Texans
34
Dallas Cowboys
10
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | 14 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 34 |
| DAL | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
AT&T Stadium · 92,969 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 9/27/26 | @ Indianapolis Colts | L 17-19 | NFL |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:16 34-10
Joe Mixon 1 Yd Rush (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Touchdown 12:31 27-10
Derek Barnett 28 Yd Fumble Return (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Field Goal 7:05 20-10
Ka'imi Fairbairn 29 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:55 17-10
Brandon Aubrey 53 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:10 17-7
Ka'imi Fairbairn 33 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:51 14-7
KaVontae Turpin 64 Yd pass from Cooper Rush (Brandon Aubrey Kick)
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Touchdown 0:49 14-0
Joe Mixon 1 Yd Rush (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Touchdown 12:42 7-0
Joe Mixon 45 Yd Rush (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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DAL
9 plays, 51 yards, 3:16 · End of Game
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HOU 3:16
6 plays, 35 yards, 2:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:16 34-10
Joe Mixon 1 Yd Rush (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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DAL 6:06
9 plays, 26 yards, 3:39 · Downs
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HOU 9:45
4 plays, 24 yards, 1:41 · Punt
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DAL 11:26
4 plays, 9 yards, 1:05 · Punt
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DAL 12:31
3 plays, 21 yards, 1:55 · Fumble Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:31 27-10
Derek Barnett 28 Yd Fumble Return (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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HOU 14:26
6 plays, 26 yards, 2:47 · Punt
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DAL 2:13
13 plays, 62 yards, 4:52 · Downs
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HOU 7:05
10 plays, 65 yards, 5:47 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:05 20-10
Ka'imi Fairbairn 29 Yd Field Goal
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DAL 12:52
3 plays, 5 yards, 2:08 · Punt
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DAL
6 plays, 12 yards, 0:37 · Downs
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HOU 0:37
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:19 · Punt
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DAL 0:56
12 plays, 58 yards, 2:59 · Missed FG
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HOU 3:55
4 plays, 19 yards, 2:00 · Punt
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DAL 5:55
8 plays, 35 yards, 3:15 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:55 17-10
Brandon Aubrey 53 Yd Field Goal
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HOU 9:10
9 plays, 77 yards, 5:41 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:10 17-7
Ka'imi Fairbairn 33 Yd Field Goal
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DAL 14:51
3 plays, 64 yards, 0:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:51 14-7
KaVontae Turpin 64 Yd pass from Cooper Rush (Brandon Aubrey Kick)
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HOU 0:49
10 plays, 63 yards, 5:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:49 14-0
Joe Mixon 1 Yd Rush (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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DAL 5:49
5 plays, 26 yards, 2:33 · Interception
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HOU 8:22
4 plays, 7 yards, 2:14 · Interception
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DAL 10:36
6 plays, 19 yards, 2:06 · Downs
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HOU 12:42
6 plays, 77 yards, 2:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:42 7-0
Joe Mixon 45 Yd Rush (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Team Stats
HOU
DAL
21
1st Downs
24
13
Passing 1st downs
17
6
Rushing 1st downs
3
2
1st downs from penalties
4
4-12
3rd down efficiency
5-15
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-4
60
Total Plays
79
391
Total Yards
388
6.5
Yards per Play
4.9
10
Total Drives
12
250
Passing
324
23/34
Comp/Att
33/56
7.1
Yards per pass
5.3
1
Interceptions thrown
1
1-7
Sacks-Yards Lost
5-34
141
Rushing
64
25
Rushing Attempts
18
5.6
Yards per rush
3.6
2-4
Red Zone (Made-Att)
0-1
9-69
Penalties
9-66
1
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
1
1
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
30:37
Possession
29:23
Injuries
Dallas Cowboys
- Dee Winters Questionable
- Luke Schoonmaker Questionable
- KaVontae Turpin Questionable
- P.J. Locke Questionable
- Caleb Downs Questionable
Houston Texans
- Reed Blankenship Questionable
- David Montgomery Questionable
- Jaylin Noel Injured Reserve
- Jalen Pitre Questionable
- Blake Fisher Questionable
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