Cowboys Edge Texans 34-30 as Lamb Seals Late Win

Late Strike Decides High-Scoring Clash

CeeDee Lamb’s 12-yard receiving touchdown with the game on the line proved decisive as the Dallas Cowboys defeated the Houston Texans 34-30 on Sunday. The visit to Reliant Stadium before a crowd of 71,227 featured a back-and-forth battle that saw the teams trade leads through the final minutes. The victory improved the Cowboys to 2-2, while the host Texans fell to 0-4 on the season.

Texans Take Early Lead

The game opened with Houston establishing a quick advantage. Nico Collins caught a seven-yard pass from C.J. Stroud for a touchdown, giving the Texans a 7-0 lead.

Dallas responded with a 39-yard field goal by Brandon Aubrey, but Houston extended its lead to 10-3 on a 51-yard kick by Ka'imi Fairbairn. The second quarter was a kicking contest, with both teams connecting on field goals. Aubrey hit a 50-yarder, while Fairbairn responded with kicks of 39 and 54 yards.

The half ended with Houston leading 16-6.

Williams Powers Third-Quarter Surge

The third quarter saw the Cowboys cut into the deficit through the ground game. Javonte Williams rushed for an eight-yard touchdown, bringing Dallas within one point at 13-16. Houston immediately reasserted itself as Collins caught a 22-yard pass from Stroud for a touchdown, pushing the lead back to 23-13.

However, Williams struck again on a one-yard rush, making it 23-20 before the final period began. Stroud finished the game with 347 passing yards on 21 of 31 attempts and two touchdowns, while Nico Collins hauled in seven passes for 118 yards and two scores.

Prescott and Lamb Close It Out

The fourth quarter began with Dallas taking the lead. Williams added a third touchdown on a two-yard run, giving the Cowboys a 27-23 advantage. Houston answered with a six-yard rushing touchdown by Woody Marks, tying the game at 30-27.

With the pressure mounting, Dak Prescott found Lamb for the game-winning 12-yard touchdown pass. Prescott finished with 335 passing yards and one touchdown on 32 of 45 attempts. Williams led all rushers with 62 yards on 19 carries and three touchdowns.

Lamb was the primary target for Dallas, catching 17 passes for 189 yards and a touchdown. The result leaves the Texans winless while the Cowboys return home with a win.

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