The Cowboys got away with one in Houston, no thanks to Schottenheimer
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Key Points:
- The Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the Houston Texans 34-30 at Reliant Stadium, overcoming a last-minute Hail Mary pass from Texans' quarterback C.J. Stroud that was dropped in the end zone.
- Despite the win, the Cowboys' head coach Brian Schottenheimer faced criticism for risky decisions, including a failed 65-yard field goal attempt late in the first half that gave the Texans good field position.
- The Cowboys improved to 2-2, while the Texans fell to 0-4, with the Texans' 13 penalties contributing significantly to the Cowboys' comeback.
- The game highlighted ongoing concerns about the Cowboys' tendency to create chaotic situations and rely on luck, with Schottenheimer's coaching and decision-making under scrutiny after a similar late-game collapse the previous week.
- Key performances from Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb (17 catches for 189 yards), and George Pickens helped secure the victory, but defensive lapses and special teams mistakes remain issues for the Cowboys.
