The Houston Texans secured a significant victory over the Dallas Cowboys with a decisive 34-10 win, marking their first road triumph against this intrastate rival. The Texans improved their record to 7-4, showcasing a more complete performance after recent struggles.

Despite some red zone issues, the offense, led by Joe Mixon and C.J. Stroud, managed to find the end zone in the second half. The defense excelled, highlighted by Derek Barnett's fumble return for a touchdown. Special teams also contributed, while coaching decisions from DeMeco Ryans showed a positive shift.