Cowboys 27–13 Texans: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 3, 2010

Quick answer

Winner: Dallas Cowboys
Final score: Dallas Cowboys 27–13 Houston Texans
Halftime: Dallas Cowboys 10–3 Houston Texans at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: T. Romo
Top passer: M. Schaub
Biggest EPA play: (10:02) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 11-R.Williams for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2010-09-26

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Houston Texans 27–13 on 2010-09-26. T. Romo posted a game-high +14.84 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Dallas Cowboys	10	7	10	0	0	27
Houston Texans	3	0	10	0	0	13

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

DALDallas Cowboys

+3HOU 31

HOU 15

+3DAL 12

HOU 63

+3HOU 22

HOUHouston Texans

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

HOUHouston Texans
Q2 11:09FG
NRN. Rackers
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 6
Score
0-3
(11:09) 4-N.Rackers 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 3:39TD
MBM. Barber
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 1
Score
6-3
(3:39) 24-M.Barber right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 3:36XP
DBD. Buehler
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 2
Score
7-3
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:01FG
DBD. Buehler
Points+3
Yard line
HOU 31
Score
10-3
(:01) 18-D.Buehler 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. Penalty on HOU-31-B.Pollard, Neutral Zone Infraction, declined.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 1:39TD
Ryan Williams
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 15
Score
16-3
(1:39) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 11-R.Williams for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 1:34XP
DBD. Buehler
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 2
Score
17-3
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 12:06FG
NRN. Rackers
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 12
Score
17-6
(12:06) 4-N.Rackers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 10:02TD
Ryan Williams
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 63
Score
23-6
(10:02) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 11-R.Williams for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 9:53XP
DBD. Buehler
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 2
Score
24-6
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 3:40FG
DBD. Buehler
Points+3
Yard line
HOU 22
Score
27-6
(3:40) 18-D.Buehler 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 1:18TD
KWK. Walter
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 7
Score
27-12
(1:18) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 83-K.Walter for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 1:15XP
NRN. Rackers
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
27-13
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1T. Romo · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +14.84 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
2Ryan Williams · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +11.33 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.89 EPA/play
3Justin Jones · Houston Texans · Receiving · +5.34 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
4M. Schaub · Houston Texans · Passing · +4.69 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
5D. Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.20 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
6F. Jones · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +3.07 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
7K. Walter · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.80 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
8Austin Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

T. Romo — DAL · Passing

T. Romo posted the highest total EPA (+14.84) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.45 EPA per play.

T. Romo's top snap (+5.84 EPA): (10:02) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 11-R.Williams for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

M. Schaub led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

M. Schaub (Houston Texans) · 41 dropbacks · 56.1% completion · +3.4% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +4.69 total EPA
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 33 dropbacks · 69.7% completion · +19.1% CPOE · +0.45 EPA/play · +14.84 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Dallas Cowboys	Houston Texans
Offensive EPA/play	+0.216	-0.012
Offensive success rate	56.2%	46.8%
Pass EPA/play	+0.450	+0.114
Rush EPA/play	-0.028	-0.200
Defensive EPA/play	+0.012	-0.216
Defensive success rate	53.2%	43.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Dallas Cowboys generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs -0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Dallas Cowboys: +0.22 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
Houston Texans: -0.01 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 10 drives, +15.75 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Houston Texans: 9 drives, -0.91 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Dallas Cowboys — M. Barber (Q2 3:39)
Dallas Cowboys — Ryan Williams (T. Romo pass) (Q3 1:39)
Dallas Cowboys — Ryan Williams (T. Romo pass) (Q4 10:02)
Houston Texans — K. Walter (M. Schaub pass) (Q4 1:18)

Field goals

Houston Texans — N. Rackers (Q2 11:09)
Dallas Cowboys — D. Buehler (Q2 0:01)
Houston Texans — N. Rackers (Q4 12:06)
Dallas Cowboys — D. Buehler (Q4 3:40)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–3. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the DAL 6 (Q2 11:09) — (11:09) 4-N.Rackers 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the HOU 1 (Q2 3:39) — (3:39) 24-M.Barber right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 3:36) — 18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the HOU 31 (Q2 0:01).

The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the HOU 15 (Q3 1:39) — (1:39) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 11-R.Williams for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q3 1:34) — 18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the DAL 12 (Q4 12:06) — (12:06) 4-N.Rackers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the HOU 63 (Q4 10:02) — (10:02) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 11-R.Williams for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 9:53) — 18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the HOU 22 (Q4 3:40) — (3:40) 18-D.Buehler 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the DAL 7 (Q4 1:18) — (1:18) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 83-K.Walter for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 1:15) — 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Houston Texans (Q2 14:24) — (14:24) (Shotgun) 23-A.Foster up the middle pushed ob at DAL 32 for 21 yards (20-A.Ball). [WPA +10.3% · EPA +2.92]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 4:20) — (4:20) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 19-M.Austin to HOU 1 for 17 yards (21-B.McCain) [90-M.Williams]. [WPA +10.3% · EPA +2.87]
Houston Texans (Q1 5:26) — (5:26) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub sacked at DAL 42 for -10 yards (94-D.Ware). [WPA -9.6% · EPA -3.25]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 0:01) — (:01) 18-D.Buehler 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. Penalty on HOU-31-B.Pollard, Neutral Zone Infraction, declined. [WPA +9.5% · EPA +0.85]
Houston Texans (Q3 5:46) — (5:46) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left intended for 80-A.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Jenkins at DAL 14. 21-M.Jenkins to DAL 10 for -4 yards (80-A.Johnson). [WPA -7.6% · EPA -1.91]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Dallas Cowboys (Q4 10:02) — (10:02) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 11-R.Williams for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +3.8% · EPA +5.84]
Houston Texans (Q4 9:11) — (9:11) (Shotgun) 23-A.Foster right end to DAL 48 for 5 yards (93-A.Spencer). FUMBLES (93-A.Spencer), RECOVERED by DAL-41-T.Newman at DAL 48. 41-T.Newman to DAL 49 for 1 yard (83-K.Walter). [WPA -1.3% · EPA -4.96]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 8:24) — (8:24) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass incomplete short middle to 82-J.Witten [54-Z.Diles]. Penalty on DAL-82-J.Witten, Offensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA -7.6% · EPA -3.81]
Houston Texans (Q1 5:26) — (5:26) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub sacked at DAL 42 for -10 yards (94-D.Ware). [WPA -9.6% · EPA -3.25]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 11:09 · DAL 6 · Score 0-3
(11:09) 4-N.Rackers 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 3:39 · HOU 1 · Score 6-3
(3:39) 24-M.Barber right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 3:36 · HOU 2 · Score 7-3
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 0:01 · HOU 31 · Score 10-3
(:01) 18-D.Buehler 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. Penalty on HOU-31-B.Pollard, Neutral Zone Infraction, declined.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 1:39 · HOU 15 · Score 16-3
(1:39) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 11-R.Williams for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 1:34 · HOU 2 · Score 17-3
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 12:06 · DAL 12 · Score 17-6
(12:06) 4-N.Rackers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 10:02 · HOU 63 · Score 23-6
(10:02) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 11-R.Williams for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 9:53 · HOU 2 · Score 24-6
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 3:40 · HOU 22 · Score 27-6
(3:40) 18-D.Buehler 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 1:18 · DAL 7 · Score 27-12
(1:18) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 83-K.Walter for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 1:15 · DAL 2 · Score 27-13
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Dallas Cowboys earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
M. Schaub (HOU) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
T. Romo (DAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Houston Texans on 2010-09-26?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Houston Texans 27-13 in Week 3, 2010.

What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Houston Texans?

Q2: Dallas Cowboys 10, Houston Texans 3; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 7, Houston Texans 0; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 10, Houston Texans 10; Final: Dallas Cowboys 27, Houston Texans 13.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Houston Texans?

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Barber (Q2 3:39) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — R. Williams (T. Romo pass) (Q3 1:39) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — R. Williams (T. Romo pass) (Q4 10:02) Houston Texans touchdown — K. Walter (M. Schaub pass) (Q4 1:18) Houston Texans field goal — N. Rackers (Q2 11:09, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Buehler (Q2 0:01, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — N. Rackers (Q4 12:06, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Buehler (Q4 3:40, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Houston Texans?

M. Schaub (Houston Texans), 56.1% completion, +3.4% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +4.69 total passing EPA. T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 69.7% completion, +19.1% CPOE, +0.45 EPA per dropback, +14.84 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Houston Texans?

T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.84 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+5.84 EPA): (10:02) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 11-R.Williams for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W

Houston Texans

Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L

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