Ka’imi Fairbairn’s with his fifth field goal for 36 yards in the overtime secured a win for the Houston Texans by 19-16 against Dallas Cowboys on their Sunday night match.
Cowboys held the ball in overtime but ultimately lost it in the punt when the linebacker Zach Cunningham of the Texans stopped running back; Ezekiel Elliot of the Cowboys. His caused the leading rushing of the NFL to be limited with 54 yards on the night.
After Texans got the ball, a superb 49-yard catch and run was made by DeAndre Hopkins who made 151 rushing yards. This allowed Texans to run into the field goal range and secure their win.
The Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson also had an impressive game with his 375 yards and one touchdown. On the other hand, Cowboys’ quarterback Dak Prescott only made 208 yards and one TD.
Texans now stand equal with Cowboys for the season with 2-1 as they gained their first overtime win in weeks.
FIRST QUARTER
Cowboys 3-0 Texans: Brett Maher made a 27-yard field goal.
Cowboys 6-0 Texans: Maher made a 43-yard field goal.
SECOND QUARTER
Cowboys 6-7 Texans: Deshaun Watson made a one-yard touchdown pass to Keke Coutee.
Cowboys 6-10 Texans: Fairbairn made a 20-yard field goal.
THIRD QUARTER
Cowboys 13-10 Texans: Dak Prescott made a three-yard touchdown pass to Allen Hurns.
Cowboys 13-13 Texans: Fairbairn made a 21-yard field goal.
FOURTH QUARTER
Cowboys 13-16 Texans: Fairbairn made a 19-yard field goal.
Cowboys 16-16 Texans: Maher 4 made an 8-yard field goal.
OVERTIME
Cowboys 16-19 Texans: Fairbairn made a 36-yard field goal.
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