Cowboys visit Texans in Texas showdown

Kickoff set for 1 p.m. ET on FOX

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

A showdown in Texas 👀 📺: Cowboys vs Texans at 1pm ET on FOX/FOX One https://t.co/UbTI7xNp58 Via @NFLonFOX on X

What happened: Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET in Houston. The game airs on FOX and FOX One.

Why it matters: Dallas opened the week short-handed at linebacker ahead of the Texans matchup. An intrastate meeting carries early positioning stakes in the 2026 regular season.

What to watch: Watch for final inactive lists and starting lineups closer to kickoff.

Sources

@NFLonFOX 2026-10-01T17:10:21.207153+00:00

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