Tue Nov 19 03:30:00 UTC 2024: ## Texans’ Barnett, Pitre Seal Victory Over Cowboys with Crucial Strip-Sack Touchdown

**HOUSTON, TX** – The Houston Texans secured a victory over the Dallas Cowboys today, though not without a late scare. After a closely contested game, defensive players Derek Barnett and Jalen Pitre combined for a game-changing play in the fourth quarter that sealed the Texans’ win.

With the Cowboys still within striking distance, Barnett forced a strip-sack of Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush, recovering the fumble himself and taking it 28 yards into the end zone for a touchdown. The score, assisted by Pitre’s subsequent strip of the ball from offensive lineman Tyler Guyton, extended the Texans’ lead to 27-10 with 12:31 remaining in the game.

Earlier in the second half, Barnett had been penalized for a head slap during a Cowboys field goal attempt, negating a successful kick. However, the Cowboys ultimately gained nothing from the drive following the 15-yard penalty. The Texans’ defense further stymied the Cowboys’ comeback efforts, forcing an incompletion on fourth down inside the Houston eight-yard line.

Rush’s performance was marred by two turnovers, including an earlier interception. The Texans’ defense ultimately proved too much for the Cowboys to overcome, securing a hard-fought win.

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