Texans 34–10 Cowboys: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 11, 2024

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

C. Rush (Dallas Cowboys), 48.5% completion, -12.1% CPOE, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -15.68 total passing EPA. C. Stroud (Houston Texans), 57.5% completion, -5.3% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +7.31 total passing EPA.

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

K. Turpin (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.62 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+6.23 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short right to 9-K.Turpin for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on HOU-23-E.Murray, Illegal Use of Hands, declined..

Quick answer

Winner: Houston Texans
Final score: Houston Texans 34–10 Dallas Cowboys
Halftime: Houston Texans 17–10 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: KaVontae Turpin
Top passer: Cooper Rush
Biggest EPA play: (12:44) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush sacked at DAL 32 for -8 yards (95-D.Barnett). FUMBLES (95-D.Ba…
Game date: 2024-11-18

Game summary

The Houston Texans beat the Dallas Cowboys 34–10 on 2024-11-18. KaVontae Turpin posted a game-high +7.62 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Houston Texans	14	3	3	14	0	34
Dallas Cowboys	0	10	0	0	0	10

Scoring Map

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

HOUHouston Texans

DAL 45

+1DAL 20

DAL 1

HOU 64

+1HOU 15

+3HOU 35

+3DAL 10

HOU 60

DAL 1

DALDallas Cowboys

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

HOUHouston Texans
Q1 12:50TD
Joe Mixon
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 45
Score
6-0
(12:50) 28-J.Mixon right tackle for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q1 12:42XP
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 20
Score
7-0
15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
HOUHouston Texans
Q1 0:54TD
Joe Mixon
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 1
Score
13-0
(:54) 28-J.Mixon right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q1 0:49XP
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
14-0
15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 15:00TD
KaVontae Turpin
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 64
Score
14-6
(15:00) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short right to 9-K.Turpin for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on HOU-23-E.Murray, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 14:51XP
Brandon Aubrey
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 15
Score
14-7
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
HOUHouston Texans
Q2 9:13FG
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
17-7
(9:13) 15-K.Fairbairn 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 6:00FG
Brandon Aubrey
Points+3
Yard line
HOU 35
Score
17-10
(6:00) 17-B.Aubrey 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
HOUHouston Texans
Q3 7:07FG
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 10
Score
20-10
(7:07) 15-K.Fairbairn 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 12:44TD
Derek Barnett
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 60
Score
26-10
(12:44) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush sacked at DAL 32 for -8 yards (95-D.Barnett). FUMBLES (95-D.Barnett), recovered by DAL-60-T.Guyton at DAL 33. 60-T.Guyton to DAL 32 for -1 yards (5-J.Pitre; 92-D.Horton). FUMBLES (5-J.Pitre), RECOVERED by HOU-95-D.Barnett at DAL 28. 95-D.Barnett for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 12:31XP
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
27-10
15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 3:19TD
Joe Mixon
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 1
Score
33-10
(3:19) 74-Z.Thomas reported in as eligible. 28-J.Mixon right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 3:16XP
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
34-10
15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1KaVontae Turpin · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +7.62 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.54 EPA/play
2C.J. Stroud · Houston Texans · Passing · +7.31 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
3Joe Mixon · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.20 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
4Joe Mixon · Houston Texans · Rushing · +4.06 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
5Brevyn Spann-Ford · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.71 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
6Luke Schoonmaker · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.73 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
7John Metchie III · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.45 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
8Tank Dell · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.81 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.26 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

KaVontae Turpin — DAL · Receiving

KaVontae Turpin posted the highest total EPA (+7.62) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +2.54 EPA per play.

KaVontae Turpin's top snap (+6.23 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short right to 9-K.Turpin for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on HOU-23-E.Murray, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.

Biggest single play (-8.87 EPA): Cooper Rush — (12:44) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush sacked at DAL 32 for -8 yards (95-D.Barnett). FUMBLES (95-D.Barnett), recovered by DAL-60-T.Guyton at DAL 33. 60-T.Guyton to DAL 32 for -1 yards (5-J.Pitre; 92-D.Horton). F

Quarterback report card

Cooper Rush led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Cooper Rush (Dallas Cowboys) · 66 dropbacks · 48.5% completion · -12.1% CPOE · -0.24 EPA/play · -15.68 total EPA
C.J. Stroud (Houston Texans) · 40 dropbacks · 57.5% completion · -5.3% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +7.31 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Houston Texans	Dallas Cowboys
Offensive EPA/play	+0.110	-0.225
Offensive success rate	45.7%	39.4%
Pass EPA/play	+0.183	-0.274
Rush EPA/play	+0.146	-0.412
Defensive EPA/play	+0.225	-0.110
Defensive success rate	60.6%	54.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Houston Texans generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.23), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Houston Texans: +0.11 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
Dallas Cowboys: -0.23 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, -22.27 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Houston Texans: 11 drives, +8.90 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Houston Texans — Joe Mixon (Q1 12:50)
Houston Texans — Joe Mixon (Q1 0:54)
Dallas Cowboys — KaVontae Turpin (Cooper Rush pass) (Q2 15:00)
Houston Texans — Derek Barnett (Q4 12:44)
Houston Texans — Joe Mixon (Q4 3:19)

Field goals

Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q2 9:13)
Dallas Cowboys — Brandon Aubrey (Q2 6:00)
Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q3 7:07)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Houston Texans won the period 14–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the DAL 45 (Q1 12:50) — (12:50) 28-J.Mixon right tackle for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the DAL 20 (Q1 12:42) — 15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q1 0:54) — (:54) 28-J.Mixon right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q1 0:49) — 15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend..

The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–3. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the HOU 64 (Q2 15:00); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 14:51) — 17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the DAL 15 (Q2 9:13) — (9:13) 15-K.Fairbairn 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the HOU 35 (Q2 6:00) — (6:00) 17-B.Aubrey 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger..

The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 3–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the DAL 10 (Q3 7:07) — (7:07) 15-K.Fairbairn 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend..

The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 14–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the HOU 60 (Q4 12:44); Houston Texans added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q4 12:31) — 15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q4 3:19) — (3:19) 74-Z.Thomas reported in as eligible. 28-J.Mixon right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q4 3:16) — 15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Dallas Cowboys (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short right to 9-K.Turpin for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on HOU-23-E.Murray, Illegal Use of Hands, declined. [WPA +15.8% · EPA +6.23]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 12:44) — (12:44) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush sacked at DAL 32 for -8 yards (95-D.Barnett). FUMBLES (95-D.Barnett), recovered by DAL-60-T.Guyton at DAL 33. 60-T.Guyton to DAL 32 for -1 yards (5-J.Pitre; 92-D.Horton). F [WPA -14.9% · EPA -8.87]
Houston Texans (Q1 12:50) — (12:50) 28-J.Mixon right tackle for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.6% · EPA +4.05]
Dallas Cowboys (Q3 4:21) — (4:21) 17-B.Aubrey 64 yard field goal is GOOD, NULLIFIED by Penalty, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger. PENALTY on HOU-95-D.Barnett, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at HOU 46 - No Play. [WPA +12.2% · EPA +4.20]
Houston Texans (Q2 11:50) — (11:50) 7-C.Stroud pass short left to 28-J.Mixon to DAL 31 for 37 yards (50-E.Kendricks). PENALTY on DAL-13-D.Overshown, Low Block, 15 yards, enforced at DAL 31. [WPA +9.7% · EPA +3.86]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Dallas Cowboys (Q4 12:44) — (12:44) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush sacked at DAL 32 for -8 yards (95-D.Barnett). FUMBLES (95-D.Barnett), recovered by DAL-60-T.Guyton at DAL 33. 60-T.Guyton to DAL 32 for -1 yards (5-J.Pitre; 92-D.Horton). F [WPA -14.9% · EPA -8.87]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short right to 9-K.Turpin for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on HOU-23-E.Murray, Illegal Use of Hands, declined. [WPA +15.8% · EPA +6.23]
Dallas Cowboys (Q3 4:21) — (4:21) 17-B.Aubrey 64 yard field goal is GOOD, NULLIFIED by Penalty, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger. PENALTY on HOU-95-D.Barnett, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at HOU 46 - No Play. [WPA +12.2% · EPA +4.20]
Houston Texans (Q1 12:50) — (12:50) 28-J.Mixon right tackle for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.6% · EPA +4.05]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 12:50 · DAL 45 · Score 6-0
(12:50) 28-J.Mixon right tackle for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 12:42 · DAL 20 · Score 7-0
15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 0:54 · DAL 1 · Score 13-0
(:54) 28-J.Mixon right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 0:49 · DAL 15 · Score 14-0
15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · HOU 64 · Score 14-6
(15:00) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short right to 9-K.Turpin for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on HOU-23-E.Murray, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 14:51 · HOU 15 · Score 14-7
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 9:13 · DAL 15 · Score 17-7
(9:13) 15-K.Fairbairn 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 6:00 · HOU 35 · Score 17-10
(6:00) 17-B.Aubrey 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 7:07 · DAL 10 · Score 20-10
(7:07) 15-K.Fairbairn 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 12:44 · HOU 60 · Score 26-10
(12:44) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush sacked at DAL 32 for -8 yards (95-D.Barnett). FUMBLES (95-D.Barnett), recovered by DAL-60-T.Guyton at DAL 33. 60-T.Guyton to DAL 32 for -1 yards (5-J.Pitre; 92-D.Horton). F
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 12:31 · DAL 15 · Score 27-10
15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 3:19 · DAL 1 · Score 33-10
(3:19) 74-Z.Thomas reported in as eligible. 28-J.Mixon right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 3:16 · DAL 15 · Score 34-10
15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.

Key takeaways

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

Houston Texans earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
KaVontae Turpin (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Cooper Rush (DAL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
C.J. Stroud (HOU) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Houston Texans vs Dallas Cowboys on 2024-11-18?

The Houston Texans beat the Dallas Cowboys 34-10 in Week 11, 2024.

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

Q1: Houston Texans 14, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q2: Houston Texans 3, Dallas Cowboys 10; Q3: Houston Texans 3, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q4: Houston Texans 14, Dallas Cowboys 0; Final: Houston Texans 34, Dallas Cowboys 10.

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

Houston Texans touchdown — J. Mixon (Q1 12:50) Houston Texans touchdown — J. Mixon (Q1 0:54) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — K. Turpin (C. Rush pass) (Q2 15:00) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Barnett (Q4 12:44) Houston Texans touchdown — J. Mixon (Q4 3:19) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q2 9:13, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Aubrey (Q2 6:00, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q3 7:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

Cooper Rush (Dallas Cowboys), 48.5% completion, -12.1% CPOE, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -15.68 total passing EPA. C.J. Stroud (Houston Texans), 57.5% completion, -5.3% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +7.31 total passing EPA.

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

KaVontae Turpin (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.62 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+6.23 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short right to 9-K.Turpin for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on HOU-23-E.Murray, Illegal Use of Hands, declined..

Season records after this game

Houston Texans

Entered 6-4 Now 7-4 W

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 3-6 Now 3-7 L

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