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Five Bold NFL Predictions For Monday Night Football: Cowboys Vs. Texans

Lou Landers

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November 16, 2024

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 20: Wilson brand footballs with the NFL logo are pictured during the game between the Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns at Ford Field on November 20, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

MNF in week 11 features a battle of the Lone Star state. Coming into this season, the matchup was highly anticipated; however, now that the Cowboys have lost Dak for the year and have been terrible for 4 straight weeks, this game lacks a lot of excitement. Still, anything can happen in any given game, so here are five bold predictions for MNF in week 11 between the Cowboys and Texans…

Joe Mixon Scores 2 TDs

HOUSTON, TEXAS – JUNE 04: Joe Mixon #28 of the Houston Texans runs the ball during Mandatory Minicamp at Houston Methodist Training Center on June 04, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Mixon has been the best player on the Texans this season and has an excellent matchup against a Cowboys team that can’t stop the run. Once the Texans get into the red zone, expect Mixon to get plenty of carries.

Nico Collins catches 8 passes for 150 yards and 1 TD

HOUSTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 03: Nico Collins #12 of the Houston Texans celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at NRG Stadium on December 03, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

He is finally back after missing time with an injury. He is the best WR on the team, and he has a great rapport with QB CJ Stroud. Look for the two of them to get back on track in a big way.

Cowboys Have Less Than 300 Yards Of Total Offense

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 24: CeeDee Lamb #88 of the Dallas Cowboys reacts after a first down during the fourth quarter in the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on December 24, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Cooper Rush isn’t very good, CeeDee Lamb is banged up, the offensive line stinks, they have no run game, and without Dak, this offense is simply one of the worst in the NFL.

Texans Beat Cowboys By 17+ Points

The Texans should score 30 or more points in this matchup against a Cowboys defense that has been atrocious since their SNF win against the Steelers. The Cowboys offense is non-existent, and if they score more than 10-13 points, it would be shocking.

CJ Stroud Throws 3 TD Passes and for Over 300 Yards

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – SEPTEMBER 10: C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans attempts a pass against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half at M&T Bank Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

The Texans are coming off a tough loss and need to rebound. They will attack early and often and won’t take their foot off the gas in a prime-time matchup. This is a get-right game for Stroud and the offense.

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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 20: A view of an NFL Shield logo on the field before a game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images)

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