Dallas Cowboys Hold Off Houston Texans 27-23 on Monday Night Football

Cowboys Improve to 6-1; Texans Drop to 1-6

The Dallas Cowboys kept their undefeated record intact with a hard-fought 27-23 victory over the Houston Texans on Monday Night Football.

The Cowboys were led by running back Ezekiel Elliott, who rushed for 152 yards and a touchdown.

Quarterback Dak Prescott completed 23 of 37 passes for 223 yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for a touchdown.

Texans’ Comeback Falls Short

The Texans made a late push in the fourth quarter, scoring 10 points to cut the Cowboys’ lead to 27-23 with just over two minutes remaining.

However, the Cowboys’ defense held strong, forcing a turnover on downs to seal the victory.

Both Teams Face Key Matchups Next Week

The Cowboys will travel to face the Philadelphia Eagles in a battle of NFC East rivals on Sunday.

The Texans will host the Tennessee Titans in a matchup of struggling AFC South teams.