Texans Defeat Cowboys 34-10 in Injury-Plagued Game

Nico Collins returned to the Houston Texans' lineup after a five-game absence due to a hamstring injury, contributing to their 34-10 victory over the Dallas Cowboys with four receptions for 54 yards. Collins' return came as a boost to the Texans, who struggled offensively in recent weeks, failing to score a second-half touchdown in four consecutive games. Despite Collins' moderate yardage, his presence was felt in critical plays that helped drive Houston's offensive success. The Texans, who are leading the AFC South, capitalized on a strong performance from running back Joe Mixon and a defense that exploited the Cowboys' backup quarterback, Cooper Rush, following Dak Prescott's season-ending injury. Meanwhile, the Texans' defense was without key players like Will Anderson Jr., who missed the game due to an ankle injury. The Cowboys, plagued by injuries, have yet to win a home game this season, extending their losing streak to four games.