Terence Steele suffered a devastating injury against the Texans, one that will keep him off of the field until the 2023 season — costing the Cowboys one of their best players in the process.

So what if the Cowboys struggled for most of the game against the Texans? As they got it done when they needed to.

The 98-yard game-winning drive doesn't happen without the defensive stand on the previous series.

Jason Peters was asked to do something he was flat-out not prepared to do, but kept his promise to do whatever the Cowboys need, and they escaped upset because of it

Now in his just his third professional season, Trevon Diggs has established his reputation as a No. 1 corner. But Sunday, he showed why his growth, along with the Cowboys defense, has extended beyond the field.

Plays that might get forgotten include a pair of Noah Brown catches and D-Law's crucial tackle for loss.

The Cowboys were largely their own worst enemies through the first three quarters, but rallied in the fourth to come away with a 27-23 win over the lowly Texans.

When it comes to surviving injuries with this "next man up" mentality they have written the script. Right? Think about it.

The Cowboys will need to keep their focus in check on Sunday against a struggling Texans team, but there was plenty of conversation of roster movement and reaction from the Week 13 win over the Colts.

The Cowboys have more talent and more weapons. The only thing that can prevent them from winning this game is mistakes and penalties. But a clean game can mean an ugly outcome for the Texans.

It would be easy for the Cowboys to dismiss the Texans with bigger goals in mind. It's a good thing Dak Prescott has no interest in eating that cheese and falling prey to it.

With so much talk surrounding the possible signing of Odell Beckham, Jr., many are overlooking the debut of James Washington, which might happen as early as Week 14 vs. the Texans.

This week's handful of points from Bucky Brooks include the Cowboys' ability to close out games and why OBJ is worth signing, even right now.

Here are the 10 most notable 'big facts' to remember ahead of Sunday's Noon CT kickoff on FOX.

Welcome to "The Science Lab", a place where football facts and in-depth analysis always triumph over feelings.

The Cowboys will gladly welcome All-Pro left tackle Tyron Smith back soon as he approaches his season debut. But it will force them to make decisions about playing time on their strong offensive line unit.

Two in-state rivals heading in wildly different directions could indicate a blowout to come for the Cowboys, but anybody can lose in the NFL, and the Texans want to serve that reminder

Discussing the Cowboys' handling of the OBJ situation, what's happening at cornerback and the nitpicking of Dak. Plus, it's time to talk jaguars with the Lion.

OBJ has left the building but the speculation hasn't. The Cowboys are still "working on" a deal with the free-agent WR.

Micah Parsons is well-known as 'The Lion' of the NFL, but Donovan Wilson has now earned a nickname of his own, and it couldn't be more fitting when considering what he does for Dallas

The solution for who'll replace Anthony Brown remains TBD heading into Week 14, but signing a former second-round pick helps the Cowboys make the competition very interesting.

Battle for The Lone Star State? Perhaps. But while the Cowboys have been one of the hottest teams in the league, their geographical counterpart cannot say the same. Get all the storylines for both ahead of Sunday.

On his weekly radio segment, Jerry Jones detailed his meeting with Odell Beckham Jr. and how his injury factors into the situation.

Watch the Dallas Cowboys' top plays from their Week 14 matchup against the Houston Texans.

Watch the matchup between the Houston Texans and the Dallas Cowboys from Week 14 of the 2022 NFL season.

Safety Israel Mukuamu's interception in the end zone saves the Dallas Cowboys from a loss against the Houston Texans in the final seconds of the game.

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott rushes for a 1-yard touchdown.

The Dallas Cowboys defense comes up with a super clutch fourth-and-goal stop against the Houston Texans late in regulation.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Noah Brown goes parallel to the ground for an 18-yard diving catch in the clutch.

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs sneaks in and comes up with a key fumble takeaway against Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce at the start of the third quarter.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup absorbs Houston Texans safety Jalen Pitre's hit-stick tackle as he makes a 16-yard catch.

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard's perfectly balanced tightrope act nets his second touchdown of the day and gives the Cowboys the lead.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott unloads a 51-yard bomb to wide receiver Noah Brown just in a nick of time.

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard wins the race to the pylon against defenders for an 11-yard touchdown run on the opening drive of the game.

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott looks like a freight train on a 25-yard rush up the middle to gain first down.

Views of the Week 14 matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Texans at AT&T Stadium.

Pregame views of the Week 14 matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Texans at AT&T Stadium.

Views from the Dallas Cowboys practice as they prepare for the Houston Texans at Ford Center at the Star in Frisco, Texas.