Football Recap: Key Players Shine in Texans-Cowboys Face-Off

Last Monday night's NFL game between the Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys was a night of comebacks and surprising performances. Nico Collins, the Texans' top receiver, made his return after a hamstring injury and quickly boosted the team's offense. Despite being on a snap count, Collins led the team in receiving production, almost scoring a touchdown on the first play but for a penalty. The Texans plan to gradually increase his playing time, aiming for at least 70% of snaps. On the Cowboys' side, CeeDee Lamb bounced back from a poor performance last week with 17 PPR points, becoming the main source of offense. Head coach Mike McCarthy declared Rico Dowdle as the "lead back, " but Dowdle's role decreased as the game progressed due to an average of 2 yards per carry. Ezekiel Elliott and Deuce Vaughn took over in the second half. Jonathan Mingo, the former Carolina Panther, made his Cowboys debut but didn't catch a pass. KaVontae Turpin stole the show with a 64-yard touchdown reception. Tight end Jake Ferguson suffered a concussion early, leaving Luke Schoonmaker and Brevyn Spann-Ford to step in. With five targets each, the Cowboys' tight ends became Cooper Rush's favorite targets. The Cowboys face a quick turnaround, playing again in six days. The Texans released running back J. J. Taylor for more defensive players, while wide receiver Steven Sims was a healthy inactive with Collins' return.