Late Lamb Touchdown Lifts Cowboys Past Texans 34-30

October 5, 2026 - 01:05

The Dallas Cowboys escaped with a 34-30 victory over the Houston Texans on Monday night after Dak Prescott connected with CeeDee Lamb for a touchdown with just 40 seconds remaining on the clock.

Lamb's 17th reception of the game proved to be the decisive play, capping a dramatic back-and-forth contest that saw both teams trade leads in the final quarter. The star receiver finished with a franchise-record number of catches, repeatedly finding soft spots in Houston's secondary when Prescott needed him most.

Houston had taken a 30-27 lead earlier in the fourth quarter and appeared poised to steal a win on the road. The Texans offense moved the ball effectively for much of the night, but the defense could not get off the field on Dallas's final possession. Prescott methodically marched the Cowboys down the field, mixing short passes with timely runs before finding Lamb in the end zone.

The loss drops Houston to a frustrating mark in close games this season, while Dallas keeps pace in a crowded division race. Prescott finished with over 300 passing yards and multiple touchdowns, continuing a strong stretch of play. The Cowboys defense, which struggled at times against the Texans' ground attack, came up with enough stops late to give the offense one last chance.

Dallas returns to action next week hoping to build on the momentum, while Houston looks to regroup after letting a late lead slip away.