Houston Texans vs Dallas Cowboys, Week 14 2022
Houston Texans
Away
23
Dallas Cowboys
HomeWon
27
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | 10 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
| Cowboys | 7 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 27 |
HOU 23DAL 27 Final
Passing leader
15.7PPR pts
24/39, 284 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT
Top fantasy scorer
22.4PPR pts
10 REC, 124 YDS
Texans leader
Amari Rodgers
16.0PPR pts
4 REC, 57 YDS, 1 TD
Defensive playmaker
Tremon Smith
2 INT, 3 TKL
Cowboys 27, Texans 23: Dallas rallies from 3 down at halftime
Dallas erased a 20–17 halftime deficit, outscoring Houston 10–3 after the break to win 27–23. The Cowboys finished with a 404–327 edge in total offense and averaged 5.7 yards per play.
The Texans went 7-for-15 on third down and committed two turnovers.
The two teams meet again in Week 4 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.
Key advantages
- +0.6 yards/play DAL 5.7 · HOU 5.1
- +77 total yards DAL 404 · HOU 327
- +6% third-down rate DAL 53% · HOU 47%
Game Highlights
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Why the Cowboys Won
Dallas won the efficiency and third-down battles.
| Texans | Stat | Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | Yards per play | 5.7 |
| 327 | Total yards | 404 |
| 47% | Third-down conversion | 53% |
| Other team stats | ||
| 64 | Plays | 71 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 3 |
| 33:14 | Time of possession | 26:46 |
Scoring Summary
The Cowboys scored three touchdowns and two field goals; the Texans scored two touchdowns and three field goals.
| Time | Team | Play | HOU | DAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 11:20 | DAL | Tony Pollard 11-yard TD run Takes leadBrett Maher XP | 0 | 7 |
| 5:33 | HOU | Dameon Pierce 1-yard TD run Ties gameKa'imi Fairbairn XP | 7 | 7 |
| 0:18 | HOU | Ka'imi Fairbairn 43-yard FG Takes lead | 10 | 7 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 12:28 | DAL | Dak Prescott → Tony Pollard, 10-yard TD Takes leadBrett Maher XP | 10 | 14 |
| 2:23 | HOU | Jeff Driskel → Amari Rodgers, 28-yard TD Takes leadKa'imi Fairbairn XP | 17 | 14 |
| 0:40 | DAL | Brett Maher 33-yard FG Ties game | 17 | 17 |
| 0:00 | HOU | Ka'imi Fairbairn 50-yard FG Takes lead | 20 | 17 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 3:03 | HOU | Ka'imi Fairbairn 54-yard FG Extends lead | 23 | 17 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 14:50 | DAL | Brett Maher 53-yard FG | 23 | 20 |
| 0:41 | DAL | Ezekiel Elliott 2-yard TD run Game winnerBrett Maher XP | 23 | 27 |
Fantasy Points: Texans vs Cowboys, Week 14 2022
Fantasy leaders
- Chris Moore22.4 PTSWR6
- Tony Pollard22.2 PTSRB6
- Ezekiel Elliott17.1 PTSRB11
- Amari Rodgers16.0 PTSWR20
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | 15.7 | QB15 | 24/39 | 284 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 23 | 0 | 70.9 | Start/Sit → |
| Davis Mills | 6.2 | QB27 | 16/21 | 175 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 80.5 | Start/Sit → |
| Jeff Driskel | 9.1 | QB24 | 4/6 | 38 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 36 | 0 | 123.6 |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Moore | 22.4 | WR6 | WR | — | — | — | 11 | 10 | 124 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Tony Pollard | 22.2 | RB6 | RB | 10 | 42 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 20 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Ezekiel Elliott | 17.1 | RB11 | RB | 15 | 62 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 19 | 0 | |
| Amari Rodgers | 16.0 | WR20 | WR | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 57 | 1 | |
| Dalton Schultz | 14.7 | TE4 | TE | — | — | — | 10 | 6 | 87 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Noah Brown | 12.5 | WR31 | WR | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | 85 | 0 | |
| Dameon Pierce | 11.8 | RB19 | RB | 22 | 78 | 1 | — | — | — | — | Start/Sit → |
| CeeDee Lamb | 8.3 | WR51 | WR | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 33 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Michael Gallup | 6.0 | WR64 | WR | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 40 | 0 | |
| Phillip Dorsett | 3.8 | WR74 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 18 | 0 | |
| Dare Ogunbowale | 2.1 | RB57 | RB | 1 | -3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jordan Akins | 1.5 | TE39 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | |
| Rex Burkhead | 1.2 | RB61 | RB | 2 | -3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | |
| Eno Benjamin | 0.1 | RB67 | RB | 3 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | |
| James Washington | 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fantasy Usage
Houston Texans
Snap Share
Target Share24 targets
- Chris Moore46%, 11 targets
- Amari Rodgers21%, 5 targets
- Phillip Dorsett13%, 3 targets
- Dare Ogunbowale8%, 2 targets
- Jordan Akins8%, 2 targets
- Other4%, 1 targets
Carry Share37 carries
- , 22 carries
- , 7 carries
- , 3 carries
- , 2 carries
- , 1 carries
- , 2 carries
Dallas Cowboys
Snap Share
Target Share39 targets
- Dalton Schultz26%, 10 targets
- Noah Brown15%, 6 targets
- Michael Gallup15%, 6 targets
- CeeDee Lamb15%, 6 targets
- Ezekiel Elliott13%, 5 targets
- Other15%, 6 targets
Carry Share31 carries
- , 15 carries
- , 10 carries
- , 6 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | 68 | 96% | 6 | 15% | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | 66 | 93% | 10 | 26% | 0 |
| Phillip Dorsett | 54 | 82% | 3 | 13% | 0 |
| Chris Moore | 53 | 80% | 11 | 46% | 0 |
| Michael Gallup | 54 | 76% | 6 | 15% | 0 |
| Teagan Quitoriano | 47 | 71% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Noah Brown | 50 | 70% | 6 | 15% | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | 41 | 58% | 5 | 13% | 10 |
| Amari Rodgers | 36 | 55% | 5 | 21% | 1 |
| Dameon Pierce | 36 | 55% | 0 | 0% | 22 |
| Jordan Akins | 35 | 53% | 2 | 8% | 0 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | 35 | 49% | 5 | 13% | 15 |
| Dare Ogunbowale | 18 | 27% | 2 | 8% | 1 |
| O.J. Howard | 16 | 24% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Brevin Jordan | 13 | 20% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| James Washington | 11 | 15% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Sean McKeon | 11 | 15% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Peyton Hendershot | 10 | 14% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Eno Benjamin | 8 | 12% | 0 | 0% | 3 |
| Jake Ferguson | 8 | 11% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Jalen Camp | 6 | 9% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Rex Burkhead | 5 | 8% | 1 | 4% | 2 |
| KaVontae Turpin | 1 | 1% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+7.4Tony Pollard22.2 PTS vs 14.8 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−4.7Dak Prescott15.7 PTS vs 20.4 xFP
- Highest expected volume20.4 xFPDak Prescott15.7 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak PrescottDAL · QB | 15.7 | 20.4 | −4.7 | 100% | 39 att | — | 39 | 6 | 19% | 0 | 0% |
| Chris MooreHOU · WR | 22.4 | 18.3 | +4.1 | 80% | 46% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 11 | 46% |
| Ezekiel ElliottDAL · RB | 17.1 | 18.0 | −0.9 | 49% | 48% car | — | 0 | 15 | 48% | 5 | 13% |
| Dalton SchultzDAL · TE | 14.7 | 16.7 | −2.0 | 93% | 26% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 10 | 26% |
| Tony PollardDAL · RB | 22.2 | 14.8 | +7.4 | 58% | 32% car | — | 0 | 10 | 32% | 5 | 13% |
| Dameon PierceHOU · RB | 11.8 | 14.2 | −2.4 | 55% | 59% car | — | 0 | 22 | 59% | 0 | 0% |
| CeeDee LambDAL · WR | 8.3 | 10.0 | −1.7 | 96% | 15% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 15% |
| Michael GallupDAL · WR | 6.0 | 10.0 | −4.0 | 76% | 15% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 15% |
| Noah BrownDAL · WR | 12.5 | 10.0 | +2.5 | 70% | 15% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 15% |
| Davis MillsHOU · QB | 6.2 | 9.5 | −3.3 | 50% | 21 att | — | 21 | 1 | 3% | 0 | 0% |
| Amari RodgersHOU · WR | 16.0 | 9.0 | +7.0 | 55% | 21% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 5 | 21% |
| Jeff DriskelHOU · QB | 9.1 | 7.0 | +2.1 | 50% | 6 att | — | 6 | 7 | 19% | 0 | 0% |
| Phillip Dorsett IIHOU · WR | 3.8 | 5.0 | −1.2 | 82% | 13% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 13% |
| Dare OgunbowaleHOU · RB | 2.1 | 4.0 | −1.9 | 27% | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 2 | 8% |
| Jordan AkinsHOU · TE | 1.5 | 3.3 | −1.8 | 53% | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 8% |
| Rex BurkheadHOU · RB | 1.2 | 3.0 | −1.8 | 8% | 5% car | — | 0 | 2 | 5% | 1 | 4% |
| Eno BenjaminHOU · RB | 0.1 | 1.9 | −1.8 | 12% | 8% car | — | 0 | 3 | 8% | 0 | 0% |
| James WashingtonDAL · WR | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 15% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
Team totals: Texans 24 targets and 37 carries; Cowboys 39 targets and 31 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Davis Mills
16 of 21 passing for 175 yards, 1 interception; 1 carry for 2 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 9.5 expected.
Fewest points since Week 5.
Dak Prescott
24 of 39 passing for 284 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions; 6 carries for 23 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 20.4 expected.
Fewest points since Week 7.
Chris Moore Strong role
11 targets (46% of the team's), 10 catches for 124 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.3 expected.
Season high in targets (11). Best fantasy game of the season.
Dameon Pierce
22 carries (59% of the team's) for 78 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.2 expected.
Ezekiel Elliott
5 targets (13% of the team's), 3 catches for 19 yards; 15 carries (48% of the team's) for 62 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.0 expected.
A touchdown in 6 of the last 8 games.
Dalton Schultz
10 targets (26% of the team's), 6 catches for 87 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.7 expected.
Season high in targets (10).
Tony Pollard Ran hot
5 targets (13% of the team's), 4 catches for 20 yards and 1 touchdown; 10 carries (32% of the team's) for 42 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 14.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
A touchdown in 5 of the last 8 games.
Amari Rodgers Ran hot
5 targets (21% of the team's), 4 catches for 57 yards and 1 touchdown; 1 carry (3% of the team's) for 3 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 9.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Houston Texans
- Stock up: Chris Moore played 80% of the snaps, up from a 58% season average.
- Stock up: Amari Rodgers played 55% of the snaps, up from a 19% season average.
- Stock up: Phillip Dorsett II played 82% of the snaps, up from a 42% season average.
Dallas Cowboys
- Stock up: Tony Pollard led the backfield with 58% of the snaps after trailing Ezekiel Elliott before this game.
- Stock up: Dalton Schultz played 93% of the snaps, up from a 73% season average.
- Stock down: Ezekiel Elliott lost the backfield lead: 49% of the snaps to Tony Pollard's 58%.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Texans D | Cowboys D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 13.6 | 15.1 |
| RBs | 30.7 | 17.8 |
| WRs | 25.7 | 35.6 |
| TEs | 11.6 | 9.4 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Dallas opened at 90% win probability, fell as low as 3%, then rallied to win.
Cowboys win probability
Key Swings
- +13Prescott → Pollard, 10-yd TD79% → 92%Q2 12:28
- −17Driskel → Rodgers, 28-yd TD91% → 73%Q2 2:23
- −16Fairbairn 54-yd FG61% → 45%Q3 3:03
- +18Maher 53-yd FG39% → 57%Q4 14:50
- +97Elliott 2-yd TD run3% → >99%Q4 0:41
Swing in Cowboys win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Houston Texans | Measure | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| 64 | Plays | 71 |
| 42% | Pass rate | 56% |
| 7.9 | Yds / dropback | 6.9 |
| 3.1 | Yds / carry | 4.1 |
| 7/15 | Third downs | 8/15 |
Efficiency edge Dallas ran 7 more plays and gained 1.0 more yards per carry.
- Top targets
- HOU Moore 46% · Rodgers 21% · Dorsett 13%
- DAL Schultz 26% · Lamb 15% · Gallup 15%
Possession Results
| Result | HOU | DAL |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 2 | 3 |
| Field goals | 3 | 2 |
| Punts | 4 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Turnovers on downs | 2 | 1 |
- The Cowboys opened the scoring on their first possession, a 9-play, 76-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
- The Cowboys scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives.
All 25 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAL | Q1 15:00 | 9 | 76 | 3:40 | Touchdown |
| HOU | Q1 11:20 | 3 | 3 | 2:19 | Punt |
| HOU | Q1 9:01 | 6 | 24 | 3:28 | Touchdown |
| DAL | Q1 5:33 | 3 | 6 | 2:06 | Punt |
| HOU | Q1 3:27 | 6 | 47 | 3:09 | Field goal |
| DAL | Q1 0:18 | 7 | 75 | 2:50 | Touchdown |
| HOU | Q2 12:28 | 10 | 35 | 6:15 | Downs |
| DAL | Q2 6:13 | 3 | 6 | 1:37 | Punt |
| HOU | Q2 4:36 | 3 | 2 | 0:54 | Punt |
| DAL | Q2 3:42 | 2 | 2 | 0:30 | Interception |
| HOU | Q2 3:12 | 2 | 27 | 0:49 | Touchdown |
| DAL | Q2 2:23 | 11 | 60 | 1:43 | Field goal |
| HOU | Q2 0:40 | 5 | 43 | 0:40 | Field goal |
| HOU | Q3 15:00 | 4 | 12 | 2:01 | Fumble |
| DAL | Q3 12:59 | 9 | 26 | 4:40 | Downs |
| HOU | Q3 8:19 | 10 | 63 | 5:16 | Field goal |
| DAL | Q3 3:03 | 9 | 40 | 3:13 | Field goal |
| HOU | Q4 14:50 | 3 | 3 | 1:26 | Punt |
| DAL | Q4 13:24 | 3 | 6 | 1:21 | Punt |
| HOU | Q4 12:03 | 7 | 35 | 4:02 | Punt |
| DAL | Q4 8:01 | 5 | 2 | 2:24 | Interception |
| HOU | Q4 5:37 | 4 | 2 | 2:17 | Downs |
| DAL | Q4 3:20 | 11 | 98 | 2:39 | Touchdown |
| HOU | Q4 0:41 | 4 | 21 | 0:38 | Interception |
| DAL | Q4 0:03 | 1 | -1 | 0:03 | End of game |
About these numbers
Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Texans vs Cowboys Head-to-Head
The Texans and Cowboys first met in 2002 and have played 7 times since.
- All-time series
- 4–3Cowboys lead, 7 meetings since 2002
- Postseason
- 0No playoff meetings
- Largest Texans win
- 34–102024
- Largest Cowboys win
- 34–62006
Since 2021
1–1 Series tied
2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. T = Texans win, C = Cowboys win, outlined = this game.
2026 Meetings
- Week 4 Cowboys at Texans Upcoming
Recent Meetings
- 2024 Wk 11 Texans at Cowboys, 2024 Wk 11 recap HOU 34 DAL 10 HOU W
- 2022 Wk 14 Texans at Cowboys DAL 27 HOU 23 DAL W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Texans | Stat | Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| 3-13-1 | Record | 12-5 |
| 17.0 | Points per game | 27.5 |
| 283.5 | Yards per game | 354.9 |
| 4.7 | Yards per play | 5.4 |
| 24.7 | Points allowed per game | 20.1 |
| 379.5 | Yards allowed per game | 330.2 |
Texans vs Cowboys Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- DAL −17Cowboys failed to cover by 13
- Total
- 44.5Over: 50 points scored (by 5.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | 30.8 | 27 | −3.8 |
| Texans | 13.8 | 23 | +9.3 |
The Texans beat their implied total and the Cowboys fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.
Betting Trends
Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Houston Texans
- Against the spread
- 5–7–1
- Over/under
- 5–8
- ATS as underdog
- 5–7–1
- ATS on the road
- 3–3–1
Dallas Cowboys
- Against the spread
- 8–5
- Over/under
- 7–6
- ATS as favorite
- 5–3
- ATS as underdog
- 3–2
- ATS at home
- 5–3
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Texans vs Cowboys Fantasy Outlook for 2026
One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 4 in Houston. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.
- Start/Sit ToolShould your Texans or Cowboys player start in Week 4? Compare the decision against your other options.
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- Fantasy Points Allowed by PositionHow the Texans and Cowboys defenses have treated QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs.
- Strength of ScheduleWhere this matchup falls in each team's fantasy playoff run.
- Redraft CommandConnect your league for personalized lineup, trade and roster advice.
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Texans vs Cowboys Game FAQ
Who won the 2022 Texans vs Cowboys Week 14 game?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Houston Texans 27–23 in Week 14 of the 2022 season. The game was played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX, on December 11, 2022. See the Cowboys' 2022 schedule.
What was the final score of Texans vs Cowboys?
The final score was Cowboys 27, Texans 23. The Texans led 20–17 at halftime, and the second half went Texans 3, Cowboys 10.
What happened in the Texans vs Cowboys game?
Dallas erased a 20–17 halftime deficit, outscoring Houston 10–3 after the break to win 27–23. The Cowboys finished with a 404–327 edge in total offense and averaged 5.7 yards per play. Chris Moore led all players with 10 catches for 124 yards. The Cowboys committed 3 turnovers, the Texans 2.
What was the game-winning score in Texans vs Cowboys?
Ezekiel Elliott's 2-yard touchdown run with 0:41 left in the fourth quarter gave the Cowboys a 27–23 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Texans vs Cowboys?
Chris Moore led the game with 22.4 PPR fantasy points, the WR6 of Week 14, on 10 catches for 124 yards. Tony Pollard was next with 22.2 (RB6). See Chris Moore's 2022 game log.
Who led Texans vs Cowboys in passing, rushing and receiving?
Dak Prescott (DAL) led all passers with 24 of 39 for 284 yards, a touchdown and 2 interceptions. Dameon Pierce (HOU) led in rushing with 22 carries for 78 yards and a touchdown. Chris Moore (HOU) led in receiving with 10 catches for 124 yards.
How many fantasy points did Chris Moore score against the Cowboys?
Chris Moore scored 22.4 points in PPR leagues, 17.4 in half-PPR and 12.4 in standard scoring against the Cowboys in Week 14 of the 2022 season, on 10 catches for 124 yards. He drew 46% of his team's targets.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Texans vs Cowboys?
Tony Pollard outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 22.2 PPR points on 14.8 xFP (+7.4). Dak Prescott fell furthest short, with 15.7 points on 20.4 xFP (−4.7). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
How did the Cowboys come back to beat the Texans?
The Cowboys' chances of winning fell as low as 3% in the fourth quarter. Ezekiel Elliott's 2-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Ezekiel Elliott's 2-yard touchdown run then put them ahead for good.
Which team won the turnover battle in Texans vs Cowboys?
The Texans won the turnover battle 3–2: the Cowboys gave the ball away 3 times and the Texans 2 times. The Cowboys won the game anyway.
What is the all-time Texans vs Cowboys record?
The Cowboys lead the all-time series 4–3 across 7 meetings since 2002.
When did the Texans and Cowboys last play before this game?
Before Week 14 of 2022, they last met in the 2018 season on October 7, 2018, when the Texans beat the Cowboys 19–16.
What was the closing spread for Texans vs Cowboys?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Cowboys −17, making the Dallas Cowboys 17-point favorites, with a closing total of 44.5. That implied about 30.8 points for the Cowboys and 13.8 for the Texans.
Did Texans vs Cowboys go over or under the total?
The game went over. The consensus closing total was 44.5, and the teams combined for 50 points, 5.5 over the number.
Who covered the spread in Texans vs Cowboys?
The Texans covered as 17-point underdogs against the closing line of Cowboys −17. The final margin was 4 points.