Texans eye 100th franchise home win against Cowboys

Houston won its 2002 inaugural game 19-10 over Dallas.

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What happened: The Houston Texans are seeking their 100th home win in The milestone attempt mirrors the franchise's first-ever game in Week 1 of the 2002 season, which resulted in a 19-10 Houston victory over Dallas.

Why it matters: The Texans enter the contest seeking their first victory of the 2026 season. The Cowboys visit the Texans in a Texas showdown looking to improve upon a 3-3 start.

By the numbers: Dallas holds a 4-3 advantage in the all-time regular-season series. Houston is listed as a with an 5 points.

What to watch: The scheduled matchup features Houston attempting to end a six-game losing streak.

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