The Houston Texans need a resurgent win after blowing a 16-point first-half lead against the Detroit Lions “Football on Sunday evenings.”
The good news? Dak Prescott will not play for the Dallas Cowboys for the remainder of 2024.
Houston heads north to Arlington to take on the struggling Cowboys on “Monday Night Football.” AT&T Stadium. Most eyes will be on the duo CJ Stroud and Micah Parsons, who have been working on this Lone Star Showdown since January.
Others will look at the stats to see where the two rank compared to each other in hopes of getting a win and bragging rights.
The Texans have to react after last week's mistake. Stroud threw two interceptions in the second half, including one in the end zone, to secure the 10-point game. Jared Goff threw five picks, but the two in the second half never resulted in scoring drives.
With the loss, Houston became the second team since 1933 to lose a game in which it caught five interceptions and led by at least 15. Previously, teams had a record of 373-1-1 when leading by at least 15 and throwing five interceptions.
As for the Cowboys, it's Cooper Rush expected to start for the second time after Sunday's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. He completed 13 of 26 passes for 45 yards and lost two fumbles. He was also fired once.
Trey Lance, former No. 3 overall pickcame off the bench in the fourth quarter and struggled, completing 4 of 6 pass attempts for 21 yards and an interception.
This is what happens to the Texans and Cowboys stack up statistically before the game on Monday.
Statistics courtesy of Team rankings, , And
score offense
November 10, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell (3) signals after making a reception for a first down in the first quarter against the Detroit Lions at NRG Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Cowboys: 19.7 PPG (23rd)
Texan: 22.4 PPG (17th)
Passing attack
November 10, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud (7) leaves the field after a fourth quarter play against the Detroit Lions at NRG Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Cowboys: 231.3 YPG (10th)
Texan: 218.7 YPG (15th)
Rushing offense
November 10, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (28) runs with the ball in the first quarter against the Detroit Lions at NRG Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Cowboys: 83.7 YPG (31st)
Texan: 119.4 YPG (18th)
Total insult
November 10, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud (7) pats running back Joe Mixon (28) on the head after rushing down the field for the first time during the second half against the Detroit Lions at NRG Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Thomas B. Shea-Imagn Images
Cowboys: 315.0 YPG (21st)
Texan: 338.1 YPG (15th)
Punish
November 10, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud (7) takes on the Detroit Lions in the second quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Thomas B. Shea-Imagn Images
Cowboys: 54.0YPG (21st)
Texan: 60.4 YPG (25th)
Bags allowed
September 29, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; The Houston Texans tackle Laremy Tunsil (78) during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Cowboys: 24 (12.)
Texan: 35 (3rd)
Sales margin
November 10, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans linebacker Henry To'oTo'o (39) celebrates his interception with teammates against the Detroit Lions in the second quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Thomas B. Shea-Imagn Images
Cowboys: -1.1 (30.)
Texan: +7 (8th)
Judgmental defense
November 10, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) is tackled by Houston Texans cornerback Ka'dar Hollman (32) during the second half at NRG Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Thomas B. Shea-Imagn Images
Cowboys: 28.8 (31.)
Texan: 23.6 (19th)
Appropriate defense
November 10, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (9) receives the ball as Houston Texans cornerback Kamari Lassiter (4) attempts to make a tackle during the second quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Cowboys: 210.8 YPG (17th)
Texan: 174.7 YPG (4th)
Rushing defense
November 10, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans linebacker Henry To'oTo'o (39) celebrates his interception with teammates against the Detroit Lions in the second quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Thomas B. Shea-Imagn Images
Cowboys: 152.1 YPG (31st)
Texan: 113.3 YPG (11th)
Total defense
November 10, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (0) attempts a tackle on Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) during the first quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Cowboys: 362.9 YPG (26th)
Texan: 288.0 YPG (3rd)
Sacks
November 10, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) is hit by Houston Texans defensive end Danielle Hunter (55) in the second quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Thomas B. Shea-Imagn Images
Cowboys: 23 (18.)
Texan: 29 (7th)
