Asked about the decision to punt in overtime, Dak Prescott said he’d have gone for it. But he added that he doesn’t second-guess the coaches. Noted that the defense gave them chances all through the fourth quarter.
DeAndre Hopkins makes the difference in a gut-wrencher. Cowboys are still winless on the road and fall to 2-3 on the year. Red zone heroics by the Dallas defense weren’t good enough.
This defense has been pretty outstanding tonight. Five times HOU was had the ball in goal to go situation. DAL defense only allowed 1 TD (3 FGs, 1 turnover on downs).
The Texans have gotten the ball to the Dallas 30, the Dallas 2, the Dallas 1 and the Dallas 3 in this game. And they have come out of those four possessions with 6 total points.
That is an absolutely amazing job of damage control by the Cowboys' defense. #cowboyswire
The Texans' play-calling has been horrible. The Cowboys have speed on defense, especially at LB. Why do they keep trying to run wide when the weak spot of this team is the DTs? #cowboyswire
Speaking of Jourdan Lewis. He's the primary nickel corner right now, as Chido Awuzie watched that possession from the sideline with his helmet in his hand. Anthony Brown has moved outside for the time being. #cowboyswire
So this is one case where I think it's better if the Texans win this challenge. I'll take 2nd and 1 from the 7 over first-and-goal from the 5 #cowboyswire
Biggest play of the season to date by Jaylon Smith and the defense. Texans could be ahead 17-6 .... with the ball to start the second half. Instead it's a one-score game. #cowboyswire
the fact that Jaylon came over from inside the hashmarks, against a QB that athletic, and made that stop, is simply amazing. the missed tackle on Blue wasn't pretty, but he more than made up for it. https://t.co/LiuhEpMmwa
Wow. What an unbelievable play by Jaylon Smith. No way he's supposed to get there. And don't forget, that was another big hit on their QB. #Cowboyswire.
Good things seem to happen with Tavon Austin involved. Cowboys use misdirection; instead of a jet sweep to Austin in motion, handoff to Elliott goes for a first down. #cowboyswire
Back to the game, why can't the Cowboys adjust like Houston? The Texans can't run the ball with RBs so they do it in other ways. Hey Cowboys.... other ways !!!!! #cowboyswire
Coutee has a Tavon-like skill set. He'll line up everywhere for Houston. That's a great play call down around the goal line. Texans lead Dallas 7-6. #cowboyswire
Obviously, you want your best player to be involved and successful in the offense. But it's awfully encouraging that the Cowboys have 103 yards of offense and a 6-0 lead, and Zeke Elliott has 5 touches for 0 yards. Huge to see other players stepping up. #cowboyswire
I would also like an answer to this. I wonder when exactly the Cowboys realized Irving wouldn’t be able to play.
Having said that, making the two IR moves takes some of the strain off the decision. It’s not like they cut a guy only to realize Irving couldn’t go #cowboyswirehttps://t.co/NbUNqxivXI
All eyes on Antwaun Woods’ health working through this game. He hurt his calf last week against Detroit. Without David Irving and Maliek Collins, the Cowboys are very thin at DT #cowboyswire
Chido Awuzie working on the conditioning cords during pregame. He's officially listed as questionable with an ankle, but I fully expect him to play. #cowboyswire
Sounds like it’ll be another big test for Tyrone Crawford, Antwaun Woods, Daniel Ross and Caraun Reid, as the Cowboys continue to battle injury issues with their DTs #cowboyswire
Cowboys just announced that Maliek Collins and David Irving aren’t making the trip to Houston. Collins has been battling a knee issue. It always seemed a little far-fetched that Irving would play, given that he’s practiced once since last November. #cowboyswire
Cowboys announce they placed C Travis Frederick on Reserve/Non-Football Illness and WR Terrance Williams on Reserve/Injured. The club also activated DE David Irving from Reserve/Exempt and released DT Christian Ringo (Louisiana-Lafayette) from the practice squad. #cowboyswire
Final injury report is out. Terrance Williams has been ruled out. Maliek Collins and Antwaun Woods are both questionable, while Randy Gregory returned to practice #cowboyswirepic.twitter.com/4XO7Bwhwh4
Randy Gregory is back to practice after being excused Thurs. Did not see David Irving during the open portion. Jason Garrett wasn't sure if Irving would be back today; he was excused for personal reasons Thurs. Jerry Jones said Thurs he expects Irving to play Sunday #cowboyswire
Jerry Jones tells the guys on @1053thefan that he thinks Randy Gregory and David Irving will both play a role for the Cowboys on Sunday night against the Texans #cowboyswire
Jerry Jones says the Cowboys know more about what they’re dealing with in regard to Travis Frederick’s health now as opposed to a month ago. Although he did not say whether the team has made a decision of whether he needs to go to IR #cowboyswire
Randy Gregory did not practice Thursday. He was excused for another scheduled meeting in Chicago with NFL officials as part of his reinstatement to the league. He was excused from the preseason finale at Houston for the same reason and returned to the team next day. #cowboyswire
No practice for Terrance Williams today. Working with the Cowboys’ strength and conditioning staff on the foot problem he had earlier this year #cowboyswire
Zeke told us after practice today he's feeling good. No issues.
Side note: he's now tied with Jim Brown for the second-fastest player ever to get 3,000 rushing yards (3,040). Took him only 29 games. Eric Dickerson did it in 27 games. #cowboyswire
No Terrance Williams during the open portion of practice. Has been back at the facility since Tuesday, still working through off-the-field matters, per Jason Garrett. #cowboyswire
Zeke Elliott is expected to do something in practice today, but exact workload today not known yet, Jason Garrett says. Dealing with a little ankle and knee soreness. #cowboyswire
Asked if Terrance Williams will practice today, Jason Garrett says “we’ll see.” Garrett says Williams is still dealing with off-field issues. Garrett doesn’t know yet if he will practice #cowboyswire
at the league level, DeMarcus Lawrence isn’t often listed along with the likes of Miller, Mack and Watt — and Tyrone Crawford wants to know why #cowboyswirepic.twitter.com/vmFl6TEihp
Jerry Jones reiterates his stance from the Football Life on Tony Romo, confirms “he will be in the Ring of Honor. The detail will follow.” #cowboyswire
Jerry Jones tells @1053thefan that Jeff Heath seems likely to play this weekend, but it would surprise him to see Sean Lee back for Week 5 #cowboyswire
LMAO. Jerry Jones says on @1053thefan that, when Brett Maher was lining up for the game-winner, Stephen Jones punched him and said “you know it’s South America if he misses. We’re going to have to leave.”
Maher paid off their decision to move on from Dan Bailey #cowboyswire
Jerry Jones was also asked on @1053thefan about Zeke Elliott’s 25 carries and four receptions against Detroit and said he does want that kind of workload for him. He can handle it, and he’ll be ready for Houston #cowboyswire
Jerry Jones tells the guys on @1053thefan that, when he thinks of Dak Prescott as a QB, he thinks of a guy that’s going to find a way to get it done. “I love him as a quarterback.” #cowboyswire
Jason Garrett says Terrance Williams is “working through some off-the-field situations,” but he is expected to rejoin the team tomorrow. He wasn’t at the game yesterday #cowboyswire
Jason Garrett says Zeke Elliott is banged up a little bit (had sore knee, ankle after the game) but optimistic he’ll be able to practice and play this week. Zeke after the game said he’d be fine - “nothing big.” #cowboyswire
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