Tue Nov 19 04:35:11 UTC 2024: ## Texans Face Cowboys in Crucial Monday Night Football Matchup

**Arlington, TX** – The Houston Texans (6-4) and the Dallas Cowboys (3-6) clash on Monday Night Football in a pivotal Week 11 matchup. Both teams enter the game on losing streaks; Dallas has lost four straight, most recently a 34-6 blowout against the Philadelphia Eagles, while Houston has dropped its last two, including a narrow 26-23 defeat to the Detroit Lions.

Cooper Rush is expected to start at quarterback for Dallas, filling in for the injured Dak Prescott (thigh). Kickoff is set for 8:15 pm ET at AT&T Stadium.

SportsLine’s projection model, boasting a strong track record with NFL predictions, has simulated the game 10,000 times. While specific predictions are behind a paywall, the model favors the Houston Texans by seven points, with an over/under of 41 points. The moneyline odds reflect this, favoring the Texans significantly.

The game features intriguing individual matchups. Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, ranked seventh in passing yards and tenth in passing touchdowns, faces a Dallas defense that ranks 26th in the league in passing yards allowed. Meanwhile, Houston’s running back Dameon Pierce, possessing explosive abilities, will test a Dallas run defense ranked 31st. On the Cowboys side, star receiver CeeDee Lamb, among the league leaders in receptions and receiving yards, presents a significant threat. The return of linebacker Micah Parsons to the Dallas defense also adds a key element for the Cowboys, as he can generate pressure on the quarterback.

SportsLine’s model projects a total combined score of 44 points and indicates a significant lean towards one side of the spread in over 50% of its simulations. To see which team the model favors and for further details, including the spread prediction, readers are encouraged to visit SportsLine.

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