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Trailing by six points going into the fourth quarter, the Cowboys managed to rally in the final 15 minutes with 10 unanswered points. Leading up to that thrilling finale, however, the team was by far its own worst enemy, as turnovers, errors, and questionable play kept the lowly Texans in the game.
Dak Prescott, in particular, struggled in the first three quarters as he finished the day with 284 passing yards, but had a touchdown throw and two interceptions with at least a few other near misses. He finished with a rating of just 70.9, his lowest since he returned from injury.
Dallas fared better on the ground, averaging 4.1 yards per carry for a total of 127 rushing yards. Ezekiel Elliott rushed for 62 yards on 15 carries and Tony Pollard added another 42 yards on 10 attempts.
On the other side of the ball, the Cowboys sometimes seemed underprepared for Houston quarterback Jeff Driskel, who was cut from the practice squad for this game. He completed just 4 of 6 passes for 38 yards, but also rushed for 36. The Cowboys couldn't sack him or Davis Mills and had only one hit as a runner. Together the duo finished with a 93.6 rating with wide receiver Chris Moore also totaling 10 receptions for 124 yards, both career highs.
The Cowboys wasted no time getting on the board by scoring on their first possession, just the third game this season in which they crossed the goal line on their first drive. The nine-play, 76-yard drive saw five carries and four pass attempts as Pollard earned the points after an 11-yard run from a straight tackle into the front pylon.
Despite the fast start, however, Dallas returned to its annoying habit of stumbling early and ended up trailing 10-7 late in the quarter.
The fights started with the one thing this team couldn't do against an inferior opponent: turn the ball over. Although the Cowboys defense forced a 3-and-out, returner KaVontae Turpin muffed the ensuing punt, and Houston recovered the prize at the Dallas 24-yard line.
Six plays later, running back Dameon Pierce got the tie, his fourth touchdown of the season.
And then, after the Cowboys' offense went three-and-three, Houston came back with a six-play drive that put the visitors within field goal range. The big hit came with a 36-yard pass thrown to the Dallas 27-yard line. McCarthy challenged the termination decision, but upon review, the decision was upheld.
The Cowboys held on from there, but Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn slipped his try well inside the left vertical bar for the go-ahead 43-yard field goal.
Dallas would not be behind for long. Prescott made things work well, and then on the drive, he threw wide receiver Noah Brown downfield for a 51-yard pass. Two plays later, Pollard shot wide to the right for 18 yards and two plays after that, the running back tackled Prescott and danced down the left sideline for the final 10 yards for another touchdown. This marked his second and fourth consecutive multiple touchdown games of the season, but his first career outing for runs and scores.
The Dallas defense prevented Pierce from reaching the Chains on fourth-and-3 from the Cowboys 42-yard line, but the resistance came at a cost. Cornerback Trevon Diggs and defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins left the game during the series with thumb and shoulder injuries, respectively. Fortunately for a Cowboys secondary already down two starting corners in Anthony Brown and Jourdan Lewis, Diggs was able to return.
But the turnover error came back to bite the Cowboys, Prescott throwing another interception late in the first half. A quick tilt to Brown was deflected by safety MJ Stewart, slipped through Brown's hands, and was eventually cornered by cornerback Tremon Smith, who ran 26 yards down the left sideline to the Dallas 27. Seven of Prescott's nine picks this season have gone like the second quarter.
Houston then needed just two plays to get to the goal line, when receiver Amari Rodgers passed two Cowboys defenders for his first career touchdown.
With 2:23 still on the clock, there was plenty of time for Prescott and company to add to their point total. Dallas was able to drive deep into enemy territory, but after failing to reach the end zone, Brett Maher was good on a 33-yard field goal.
Unfortunately, there was more bad news regarding injuries as right forward Terence Steele left the game with a left knee injury. Tight end Jake Ferguson is also listed as out with a neck injury.
Adding insult to injury, the Texans were able to rally in the final 40 seconds of the quarter and set up Fairbairn for a 50-yard field goal as time expired, giving Houston an unexpected 20-17 halftime lead. .
Diggs got off to an exciting start to the second half. After Donovan Wilson stripped the ball from Pierce, Diggs grabbed it on a rebound, ran nearly 20 yards back trying to find space, finally found a seam and returned it 17 yards to the Houston 28-yard line.
So, after running the ball 11 times compared to 23 pass attempts in the first half despite averaging 6.5 yards per rushing carry, the Cowboys came out and turned the ball over nine straight times on this opening drive of the second half. But on fourth-and-goal at the 1-yard line, Elliott was prepared for a 1-yard loss, Dallas left with nothing.
Starting at their own 2-yard line, the Texans were able to march 63 yards in 10 plays to get within field goal range. This time, Fairbairn split the 54-yard columns to extend the lead to six points, 23-17.
The Cowboys' comeback hopes began late in the third quarter when Dallas took control at their own 25-yard line and worked their way down midfield to the Texans' 33-yard line. But then the drive stalled, the team turned to Maher, who kicked the 53-yard field goal to bring it back within three.
But then disaster seemed to strike. When Turpin punted instead of throwing the fair catch, the Texans bounced the ball at the Dallas 1-yard line. But after getting a first down and going down again, Prescott's arm took a hit as he threw the second and 20 at his own 2-yard line. The pass intended for tight end Daulton Schultz went straight into the arms of cornerback Smith, Houston now with the ball at the Cowboys 4-yard line.
That's when Dallas' defense went big and kept the Texans out of the end zone. Driskel was stopped on the fourth goal from the 3-yard line, the Cowboys got the ball back with 3:20 remaining on the clock.
On the move they left. Prescott found Schultz for 21 yards, then again for 13. The quarterback would convert a 3rd-and-1 at the Texans 46-yard line and then saw Brown make a beautiful catch near the right sideline for an 18-yard gain. .
When Prescott then hit Schultz on the seam for 18 yards, the Cowboys had first and goal at the Texans 4-yard line with 55 seconds remaining. It took three downs, but Elliott received the transfer and charged right down the middle for the game-winning 11-play, 98-yard touchdown drive.
The Texans certainly weren't going down without a fight and they made it interesting in the end. When Mills found Moore up the middle for 31 yards to the Dallas 44-yard line, Cowboy Nation was more than a little anxious.
But Houston left tackle Laremy Tunsil was called for false start penalties on consecutive plays, leaving Mills attempting a final Hail Mary in the end zone. There, Cowboys safety Israel Mukuamu outran a swarm of Dallas defenders to intercept and seal the win.
With the win, the Cowboys ended their three-game home stay and kept pace with the NFC East-leading Philadelphia Eagles. Dallas then begins the final stretch of the regular season, which will see three of its last four games on the road, beginning with a matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars next week.
FAQs
How did the Texans almost beat the Cowboys? ›
The Texans (1-11-1) led 23-20 with 3:20 remaining in the fourth quarter before Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott led a 98-yard, game-winning drive capped by a 2-yard Ezekiel Elliott run to seal Dallas' 27-23 win.
What has to happen for Cowboys to get number 2? ›Recap of Cowboys 3 outcomes
The Cowboys will be the No. 2 seed if they defeat Washington, the Eagles lose and the 49ers win.
Dallas Cowboys knocked out of playoffs after 19-12 loss to San Francisco 49ers.
What players did Cowboys pick up? ›Signed WRs Antonio Callaway and Dennis Houston, TE Seth Green and OT Alex Taylor to reserve/futures contracts. Signed DB Tyler coyle to a reserve/futures contract. Signed WR Dontario Drummond, Cs Brock Hoffman and Alec Lindstrom, DB Sheldrick Redwine and S Juanyeh Thomas to reserve/futures contracts.
Who was the Cowboys biggest rival? ›Many believe the Philadelphia Eagles are the true rival of the Cowboys, as they have faced each other 125 times and are both in the NFC East. Others believe that the greatest enemy Dallas has is the Green Bay Packers, due to the historic matchups between the two.
What was the Texans battle cry? ›Battle of San Jacinto
On April 21, 1836, the Texan Army under Sam Houston attacked Santa Anna's army on the banks of the San Jacinto River with cries of “Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad! God and Texas!” The battle lasted only 18 minutes and was a resounding victory for the Texans.
In order for the Cowboys to get the top seed in the NFC, they will need to beat the Commanders, see the Eagles lose to the Giants, and have the 49ers (12-4) lose to the Cardinals (4-12).
Can the Cowboys still get the number one seed? ›1 seed – The Cowboys (12-4) can still claim the top seed in the NFC, which not only assures them home-field throughout the playoffs, but the only first-round bye. For that to happen: Dallas beats Washington. Philadelphia loses to NY Giants.
Can the Dallas Cowboys get the number 2 seed? ›2 seed, the Seahawks lose to the Rams, and the Lions beat the Packers. Cowboys vs. Seahawks: Cowboys get the No. 2 seed, Seahawks beat the Rams, and the Lion beat the Packers.
Who did Dak lose to in the playoffs? ›Alex Pavlovic. "Frankly, turnovers," Jones said about what cost the Cowboys in a 19-12 loss to the 49ers in the NFC Divisional Playoff on Sunday at Levi's Stadium.
Who beat the Cowboys recently? ›
But they bowed out meekly on Sunday to the San Francisco 49ers, 19–12. It's hard to taxonomize all of the Cowboys' playoff exits in the roughly three decades since they've made extensive postseason noise, but this one will sting. The Cowboys were 3.5-point road underdogs, but this was a juicy opportunity.
Who put Dallas out of the playoffs? ›Prescott had two turnovers and led only one touchdown drive and the Cowboys fell short of the NFC title game for the 12th straight postseason trip, losing 19-12 to the San Francisco 49ers in the divisional round on Sunday.
Who did Dallas just release? ›With one game to still to play in the regular season, the Cowboys are still working on roster management heading into the playoffs.
Who was the best player for the Cowboys ever? ›- 8 - Randy White. ...
- 7 - Drew Pearson. ...
- 6 - Tony Dorsett. ...
- 5 - Michael Irvin. ...
- 4 - Troy Aikman. ...
- 3 - Emmitt Smith. ...
- 2 - Bob Lilly. Defensive Tackle - 1961-1974 Pro Football Hall of Fame 1980. ...
- 1 - Roger Staubach. Quarterback - 1969-1979 Pro Football Hall of Fame 1985.
FRISCO, Texas – The Cowboys had a surplus of pass-rushing defensive ends, but just removed one from the roster on Tuesday. The team officially waived veteran Tarell Basham, trimming the roster to 52 players.
What's the oldest rivalry in NFL football? ›Chicago Bears. Known as "the oldest rivalry in the NFL," this age-old clash between two "Black and Blue" division members is alive and well. Except for, well, the whole "Black and Blue" part.
What is the NFL oldest rivalry? ›The oldest NFL rivalry, dating back to when the league was founded in 1920, consists of its two remaining charter members: the Decatur Staleys/Chicago Bears and the Chicago/St. Louis/Phoenix/Arizona Cardinals.
What is the biggest NFL rivalry of all time? ›The Chiefs–Raiders rivalry is considered as one of the NFL's most bitter. Since the AFL was established in 1960, the Chiefs and Raiders have shared the same division, first being the AFL Western Conference, and since the AFL–NFL merger, the AFC West.
What 3 battles were fought in Texas? ›Students learn about three Civil War battles that were fought in Texas—Battle of Galveston, Battle of Sabine Pass, and Battle of Palmito Ranch.
What did the kamikaze pilots yell? ›As the war dragged on, this battle cry became most famously associated with so-called “Banzai charges”—last-ditch human wave attacks that saw Japanese troops run headlong into American lines. Japanese kamikaze pilots were also known to howl “Tenno Heika Banzai!” as they plowed their aircraft into Navy ships.
What is the most famous war cry? ›
- 1. “ Uukhai!” – ...
- Tulta munille! – Finland. ...
- 3. “ Currahee” – U.S. Army 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne. ...
- 4. “ Uurah!” – ...
- Deseperta Ferro! – Almogavars (Catholic Spain) ...
- 6. “ ...
- The Rebel Yell – Confederate States of America. ...
- 8. “
The Cowboys can win the NFC East by beating the Commanders coupled with an Eagles loss. That's the only way the Eagles can lose the division. If the Birds lose and Dallas loses, Philadelphia will win the NFC East.
What happens if Eagles lose and Cowboys win? ›If the Eagles lose and the Cowboys win, the Birds would fall as far down as the No. 5 seed in the NFC playoffs, forcing them on the road during the first round against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
When can Cowboys clinch? ›Playoff clinching scenarios
The Cowboys can clinch a playoff spot with a: Cowboys win or tie Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars OR. Cowboys tie AND the Giants-Commanders not ending in a tie OR. Lions loss to the New York Jets OR.
The Cowboys first have to beat the Commanders. Dallas is a touchdown favorite at DraftKings Sportsbook, with the Commanders sending out Sam Howell for his first career start. If the Cowboys beat the Commanders, they then need the Giants to beat the Eagles to clinch the NFC East.
How can Dallas clinch 1 seed? ›As to how the Cowboys can claim the No. 1 seed in the NFC and a first-round bye in the NFL Playoffs, they'll need to defeat Washington and have the Eagles lose to the Giants. But they'll also need the San Francisco 49ers to lose to the Arizona Cardinals, which seems unlikely.
What Cowboys must be number one seed? ›To get there, Dallas has to win its own game against the Washington Commanders. They would also need a loss by the Philadelphia Eagles to the New York Giants in order to win the division, then a loss by the San Francisco 49ers to the Arizona Cardinals to move up to the number-one seed.
Has Dak Prescott ever won a playoff game? ›Seattle was a visiting Wild Card team, and they fell to Dallas 24-22. That game was Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott's only playoff victory, until this season. The Cowboys earned their first road playoff win in 30 years when they obliterated Tom Brady's Buccaneers 31-14.
What is Eli Manning's playoff record? ›Eli Manning had an 8-4 record in the playoffs in his career.
What did Dak Prescott say after playoff loss? ›“It hurts,” quarterback Dak Prescott said. “All I can think about right now is this game and how disappointed I am at this point in my play. How disappointed I am for the guys in the locker room who played their asses off and we weren't able to get it done."
Who did Cowboys lose to this year? ›
Dak Prescott Takes Blame, Dallas Cowboys Lose Playoffs at 49ers, 19-12 - FanNation Dallas Cowboys News, Analysis and More.
How many playoff wins do the Cowboys have in the last 25 years? ›31, 2022 6:29 p.m. Yep, this statistic is correct. In the past 25 years, the vaunted Dallas Cowboys have a total of three playoff wins. Only the Browns (1), Washington Football Team (2) and the Detroit Lions (0) have won fewer playoff games.
Who has won Super Bowl the most? ›The New England Patriots have won the Super Bowl a record six times, most recently Super Bowl LIII in February 2019. Joining them at the top of this list is the Pittsburgh Steelers, whose most recent of their six titles came in 2009.
Who Will Dallas play in the wild card game? ›Here's everything you need to know when the Dallas Cowboys play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card Round of the 2022 NFL playoffs.
Were the Cowboys eliminated? ›49ers eliminated the Dallas Cowboys in NFL's 2022 Playoffs.
Did the Cowboys get knocked out of the playoffs? ›The Dallas Cowboys have officially been eliminated from the playoffs. C Patrick Zilliacus and 12,170 others like this.
Who just signed with the Dallas Cowboys? ›Hilton.
Did the Cowboys get a new wide receiver? ›The Dallas Cowboys have found their new wide receiver. The Cowboys struck a deal with longtime Indianapolis Colts star T.Y. Hilton on Monday, the team announced.
What receiver did Dallas pick up? ›The Cowboys played host to former Cleveland Browns starting wideout Antonio Callaway for a tryout and now they've signed him.
Who was the greatest Cowboys QB of all time? ›Dak Prescott may not have the playoff wins or Super Bowl rings, but no Dallas Cowboys quarterback has ever put up better numbers through their first six seasons in the league. In nearly every major passing category, Prescott tops them all, including Troy Aikman, Roger Staubach, and Tony Romo.
Who is the strongest player on Dallas Cowboys? ›
Larry Christopher Allen Sr.
He played college football at Sonoma State and was selected by the Cowboys in the second round of the 1994 NFL Draft. Allen is regarded as one of the NFL's physically strongest players ever while also capable of using his speed against defenders. Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Known as the "King of the Cowboys", he appeared in over 100 films and numerous radio and television episodes of The Roy Rogers Show.
Who did the Cowboys Release 2023? ›...
Dallas Cowboys Transactions 2023.
| DATE | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|
| February 16, 2023 | Re-signed K Tristan Vizcaino. |
- C.J. Goodwin (WR)
- Carlos Watkins (DT)
- Juanyeh Thomas (S)
- Storey Jackson (LB)
- Jake McQuaide (LS)
- Brett Maher (K)
- Josiah Bronson (DL)
- Tyler Coyle (S)
Cowboys acquire DT Johnathan Hankins from Raiders in trade.
How were the Texans able to defeat the superior Mexican army in the Texas Revolution? ›After a brief attempt at defense, the Mexican soldiers broke into a disorganized retreat, allowing the Texans to isolate and slaughter them. In a stunning victory, Houston's army succeeded in killing or capturing nearly the entire Mexican force, including General Santa Anna, who was taken prisoner.
Has the Texans ever beat the Cowboys? ›The Texans joined the NFL as an expansion team for the 2002 season. Since then, the series is tied overall at 9–9 as of the 2022 season. The Texans lead the pre-season series at 7–5 and the Dallas Cowboys lead the regular season series 4–2.
How did the Texans win the war? ›The Texas volunteers initially suffered defeat against the forces of Santa Anna–Sam Houston's troops were forced into an eastward retreat, and the Alamo fell. However, in late April, Houston's army surprised a Mexican force at San Jacinto, and Santa Anna was captured, bringing an end to Mexico's effort to subdue Texas.
How did the Cowboys lose in the playoffs? ›The Dallas Cowboys committed 14 penalties as the San Francisco 49ers eliminated Dallas from the playoffs with a 23-17 win Sunday. A game full of errors for both sides ended with a perplexing decision from Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.
Why was Mexico angry about Texas? ›Mexico also feared a domino effect—that giving up Texas would lead to the loss of their other northern territories. Many Mexicans also distrusted the other powers involved in the Texas dispute.
What did the Texans call their war against Mexico? ›
Texas Revolution, also called War of Texas Independence, war fought from October 1835 to April 1836 between Mexico and Texas colonists that resulted in Texas's independence from Mexico and the founding of the Republic of Texas (1836–45).
Who eventually won the Texas Mexico war? ›The war—in which U.S. forces were consistently victorious—resulted in the United States' acquisition of more than 500,000 square miles (1,300,000 square km) of Mexican territory extending westward from the Rio Grande to the Pacific Ocean.
What was the best Cowboys team ever? ›Dallas Cowboys' best ever Super Bowl: 1993 vs Buffalo Bills
The huge 1993 Dallas win over the Buffalo Bills, 52-17 in Super Bowl XXVII, was the best Super Bowl record the Cowboys have had, and the rematch with the Bills a year later kept them as consistent as could be with a 27-17 win (Super Bowl XXX).
During the 2000s, the Titans dominated the rivalry before the Texans would gain the upperhand in the 2010s. The Titans currently lead the series 23–19. The two teams have not met in the postseason.
Which is better to live Houston or Dallas? ›If you're looking for the most budget-friendly place to live, you'd probably prefer Houston, as it's 5.8% more affordable than Dallas. To start with, the housing in Dallas is 18.2% pricier than it is in Houston. Plus, healthcare expenses are around 3.2% higher in Dallas.
How many Texans died at the Alamo? ›Mexican General Antonio López de Santa Anna Recaptured the Alamo. On the morning of March 6, 1836, General Santa Anna recaptured the Alamo, ending the 13-day siege. An estimated 1,000 to 1,600 Mexican soldiers died in the battle. Of the official list of 189 Texan defenders, all were killed.
How much land did Mexico lose in the war? ›By its terms, Mexico ceded 55 percent of its territory, including the present-day states California, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, most of Arizona and Colorado, and parts of Oklahoma, Kansas, and Wyoming.
Did the U.S. ever invade Mexico? ›The U.S. Army, under Major General Winfield Scott, invaded the Mexican heartland and captured the capital, Mexico City, in September 1847. Although Mexico was defeated on the battlefield, negotiating peace was a politically fraught issue.
What was the Cowboys biggest loss? ›On November 17, the undefeated Chicago Bears came to Texas Stadium and gave the Cowboys a 44–0 beating that was the worst loss in team history, and it was also the first time in 218 games that the Cowboys had not scored.
What caused the end of the Cowboys? ›Cowboys played an essential role in the ranching industry by driving cattle across the open range in the mid-19th century, but the invention of barbed wire fencing, the increased privatization of land, and the growth of the railroad brought an end to the cowboys' way of life.