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<\/a>The 1-3 Houston Texans host their in-state rivals the 2-2 Dallas Cowboys Sunday night. The Cowboys lead the series 3-1 against the Texans. The Cowboys have won three straight games against the Texans including 20-17 in overtime in 2014. For what\u2019s it worth Houston beat a Dallas 14-6 at home in the last pre-season game this season.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Dallas is coached by Jason Garrett. The Cowboys have home wins over the New York Giants 20-13 and Detroit Lions 26-24 last week. Dallas has road losses to the Carolina Panthers 16-8 and Seattle Seahawks 24-13. The Cowboys were 2.5 point favorites against the Lions and the total was 43.5. Dallas is 1-3 ATS and the total is 1-3 this season.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Houston is coached by Bill O\u2019Brien. The Texans beat the Indianapolis Colts 37-34 in overtime last week on the road. It was their first win of the season. Houston has road losses at the New England Patriots 27-20 and Tennessee Titans 20-17, plus a home loss at the New York Giants 27-22. The Texans were one point favorites against the Colts and the total was 48. Houston is 1-3 ATS and the total is 2-2 this season.<\/p>\n Check out our NFL odds page <\/a>for instant line updates on every game.<\/p>\n Dallas is being outscored\u00a0 <\/span>19-17 this season. The Cowboys\u00a0 <\/span>are #7 in points allowed and #30 in scoring. Dallas averages 312 yards per game on offense including 167 passing and 145 rushing yards. The Cowboys are #4 in rushing offense, but #27 in total offense and #30 in passing.\u00a0 <\/span>On defense, the Cowboys allow 306 total yards per game including 209 passing and 98 rushing yards. Dallas is #5 in total offense and #6 in pass defense. Dallas is 16\/51 on third and fourth conversions and opponents are 27\/58. Dallas has\u00a0 <\/span>forced 14 sacks and allowed 14 as well. The Cowboys are even in turnovers.<\/p>\n Quarterback Dak Prescott has\u00a0 <\/span>completed 61.7% of his passes for 753 yards with 4 touchdowns and 2 interceptions, along with 17\u00a0 <\/span>carries for 87 yards. He has been sacked 14 times.\u00a0 <\/span>Cooper Rush is the backup.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Running back Ezekiel Elliot has 73 carries for 426 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 15 catches for 125 yards and a touchdown. Elliott is probable with a knee injury.\u00a0 <\/span>Rod Smith will also get some carries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Receiver Cole Beasley has 16 catches for 185 yards. He is probable with an ankle injury. Tight end Geoff Swaim has 11 catches for 104 yards and a touchdown. Deonte Thompson has 9 catches for 83 yards. Tavon Austin has 5 catches for 81 yards and 2 touchdowns and also has 41 rushing yards on four carries. He is probable with a shoulder injury.\u00a0 <\/span>Allen Hurns and Michael Gallup will also get some catches. Receiver Terrance Williams is on injured reserve with a broken foot, and so is center Travis Frederick with a serious illness.\u00a0 <\/span>Nine defensive players are listed on the injury report.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n