CeeDee Lamb’s late TD caps a wild Cowboys rally to beat winless Texans 34-30
CeeDee Lamb’s Late TD Caps Cowboys’ 34-30 Rally Over Texans
Indiadailyupdate.com – CeeDee Lamb’s late TD caps a wild Dallas Cowboys comeback against the Houston Texans, as Dak Prescott found the star receiver for a 12-yard score with 40 seconds left in a 34-30 victory. The loss left Houston still looking for its first win.
Lamb finished with 17 catches for 189 yards, delivering his biggest reception on Dallas’ final 11-play, 74-yard drive. The Cowboys had trailed by four points with about 2½ minutes remaining before Prescott led the decisive response.
Dallas converted a crucial fourth down during the march, then Prescott connected with Lamb in the end zone. Houston had one final opportunity, but C.J. Stroud’s desperation pass fell incomplete.
Javonte Williams Leads the Second-Half Push
Javonte Williams scored three rushing touchdowns after halftime, a career high that kept the Cowboys within reach. Dallas opened the second half down 16-6 before Williams scored on an 8-yard run, with Lamb’s 30-yard catch helping create the opportunity.
The Texans answered after Jaylin Noel returned the kickoff 53 yards. Nico Collins, back from a two-game absence caused by a hamstring injury, caught his second touchdown pass of the game to extend Houston’s lead to 23-13.
Dallas quickly countered with a 53-yard completion from Prescott to George Pickens. Pass-interference and holding penalties against cornerback Kamari Lassiter gave the Cowboys repeated chances near the goal line, and Williams eventually scored from 1 yard out to make it 23-20.
Texans’ Big Plays Were Not Enough
Collins made an immediate impact in his return, catching seven passes for 118 yards and two touchdowns. He opened Houston’s offense with a 45-yard catch-and-run and later finished that drive with a 7-yard touchdown reception.
Houston controlled much of the first half. Will Anderson blocked Brandon Aubrey’s 62-yard field-goal attempt, and Kaʻimi Fairbairn added a 39-yard field goal. Aubrey later missed from 65 yards just before halftime.
Williams gave Dallas its first lead, 27-23, on a 2-yard touchdown run with roughly 11 minutes remaining. Houston responded with a hook-and-ladder play on third-and-14, as Dalton Schultz lateraled after a 2-yard catch to David Montgomery for a 19-yard gain.
Woody Marks followed with a 6-yard touchdown run to put Houston back in front 30-27. But CeeDee Lamb’s late TD caps the Cowboys’ final answer and denies the Texans a breakthrough win.
Houston Marks Franchise Milestone
The game took place during the Texans’ 25th-season celebration. Houston honored franchise figures including Andre Johnson, Arian Foster, DeAndre Hopkins, Brian Cushing, Billy Miller and former coach Gary Kubiak at halftime. J.J. Watt was not present, but appeared in a recorded stadium message.
The Texans also lost cornerback Jaylin Smith to a hamstring issue in the second quarter and defensive tackle Jaden Crumedy to a shoulder injury in the third. Dallas cornerback Joey Porter Jr. made his Cowboys debut after arriving from the Steelers earlier in the week.
FAQ: Cowboys vs. Texans in Houston
What was the final score of Cowboys vs. Texans?
The Cowboys beat the Texans 34-30 in Houston.
Who scored the game-winning touchdown?
Dak Prescott threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to CeeDee Lamb with 40 seconds remaining.
How did CeeDee Lamb perform?
Lamb recorded 17 receptions for 189 yards and the winning touchdown.
Who led the Cowboys’ rushing attack?
Javonte Williams ran for three touchdowns, all of them in the second half.