The Houston Texans had never defeated the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium—until Monday Night Football. While the Texans allowed Dallas to hang around early, they took control in the fourth quarter, leaving Cowboys fans frustrated and disappointed. Here’s how social media reacted as the game unfolded.
From the start, things looked grim.
Lots of empty seats AT&T Stadium. lots of red too
— Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr) November 19, 2024
The game kicked off with a bang as Nico Collins took the ball to the house on the first play. Fortunately for the Cowboys, a flag wiped the touchdown off the board.
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— Tom Downey (@WhatGoingDowney) November 18, 2024
The Texans marched effortlessly down the field, capping their drive with a Joe Mixon touchdown.
Gonna be a long long night. #Cowboys
— Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) November 19, 2024
MIXON. 45-YARD TD.
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Longest rushing touchdown against Dallas this season.
Feels like that may be the first of many records coming tonight #DallasCowboys
— Mike Poland (@kenfigkowboy) November 19, 2024
A fight broke out, highlighting the mounting frustration among the Cowboys players.
A scuffle breaks out after the ensuing Texans kickoff. KaVontae Turpin and Markquese Bell get into it with Texans CB M.J. Stewart. No flags but a lot of pushing and shoving.
— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) November 19, 2024
The Cowboys attempted a fake punt, but it ended in failure.
John Fassel what are you doing man
— RJ Ochoa (@rjochoa) November 19, 2024
Houston went for it on fourth down, but Malik Hooker stepped up with the catch to turn the tide.
Malik Hooker with the interception and the Cowboys’ defense makes the first big play of the game. At least for the home team.
— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) November 19, 2024
Malik Hooker INT! pic.twitter.com/O5nSwRrmhY
— Tom Downey (@WhatGoingDowney) November 19, 2024
Cooper Rush quickly gives the ball back, adding to the Cowboys’ struggles.
nails on a chalkboard, this offense is
— John Owning (@JohnOwning) November 19, 2024
Joe Mixon finds the end zone again, further extending the Texans’ lead.
Texans turn the Cooper Rush interception into Joe Mixon’s second TD of the game. It’s Houston, 14-0, with 49 seconds left in the first quarter.
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) November 19, 2024
Joe Mixon scores his second TD of the first quarter!
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Joe Mixon scores his second TD of the first quarter!
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The second quarter began on a sour note as Jake Ferguson left the game with concerning news.
Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson (concussion) has been ruled out.
— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) November 19, 2024
KaVontae Turpin scored on a 64-yard touchdown.
KaVontae Turpin with a catch and run and the Cowboys are back in this game. It’s a 64-yard touchdown reception.
— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) November 19, 2024
64-yard house call 💨
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Brandon Aubrey puts points on the board with a field goal.
Brandon Aubrey from 53 yards. Piece of cake.
— Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr) November 19, 2024
The Cowboys don’t deserve to win this game
Brandon Aubrey puts points on the board with a field goal.
But the Texans deserve to lose it— David Howman (@_DH44_) November 19, 2024
Dallas is in the red zone on fourth down, and Mike McCarthy decides to go for it, but they fail for the second time.
I guess Mike McCarthy doesn’t have anything to lose and you might as well be aggressive, but taking points off the board with a backup QB just felt like asking for trouble.
I don’t *really* hate it because what the hell. but yeah I think I’d have just taken the fg.
— David Helman (@davidhelman_) November 19, 2024
After that decision on 4th & 2… https://t.co/Q5Pw0HitRr
— Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) November 19, 2024
Mixon scores a third touchdown.
Joe MIxon scores his third TD of the night!
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A tough night. Texans fans having a good time. pic.twitter.com/LcCCVYuRMA
— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) November 19, 2024
