Cowboys Season Starts Strong on Monday Night Football

Cowboys beat Houston Texans 28-26 for first win of the 2023 NFL Season

Monday Night Football Matchup of two Texas NFL Teams Ends in Victory for Home Team

The Dallas Cowboys opened their 2023 NFL season with a win against the Houston Texans 28-26 on Monday Night Football.

The Cowboys got off to a hot start, scoring a touchdown on their opening drive and forcing the Texans into a quick three and out. However, the Texans responded with a touchdown of their own on their next drive, tying the game at 7-7. The Cowboys would score another touchdown in the second quarter, but the Texans would keep pace, scoring a field goal to make it 14-10 at halftime.

The Cowboys would extend their lead in the third quarter, scoring a touchdown on a long pass from Dak Prescott to CeeDee Lamb. However, the Texans would respond once again with a touchdown of their own. The Cowboys would add a field goal in the fourth quarter to make it 28-20, but the Texans would make it a one-score game with a touchdown of their own with just over two minutes remaining in the game.

The Cowboys managed to hang on for the win, stopping the Texans on their final drive of the game. The win was a big one for the Cowboys, who are looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2022 season. The Cowboys will look to improve to 2-0 when they host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers next week.

Offensive Players of the Game

Dak Prescott: 25 of 39 for 305 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception

CeeDee Lamb: 5 receptions for 94 yards, 1 touchdown

Tony Pollard: 12 carries for 60 yards, 1 touchdown

Defensive Players of the Game

Trevon Diggs: 2 interceptions

Micah Parsons: 8 tackles, 2 sacks

Leighton Vander Esch: 10 tackles