Texans fall 34-30 as defense draws elite-status doubt

Fairbairn scored game-high 12 in defeat

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 49m1 min read

"We can't say this defense is elite anymore ... there is some real concern with the Houston Texans." - @LegerDouzable Via @NFLonCBS on X

What happened: Houston lost 34-30 in a final. Per Leger Douzable, the defense can no longer be called elite, with real concern about the unit.

Why it matters: Allowing 34 points put the defense at the center of the final. Ka'imi Fairbairn supplied 12 points in defeat while Brandon Aubrey added 10 for the winners.

By the numbers: Final: Dallas Cowboys 34, Houston Texans 30. Ka'imi Fairbairn: 12 PTS, game-high. Brandon Aubrey: 10 PTS.

What to watch: Watch whether Houston tightens defensively in its next outing.

Sources

@NFLonCBS 2026-10-05T14:31:21.234790+00:00

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