The Dallas Cowboys’ season went from bad to worse on Monday night, as their woes extended beyond the field to their iconic AT&T Stadium. Just before their matchup with the Houston Texans, a piece of the stadium’s retractable roof broke off and fell onto the field. While no injuries were reported, the incident underscored the mounting challenges faced by the team and its billionaire owner, Jerry Jones.
The Texans seized the opportunity to troll their rivals after a dominant 34-10 victory. On social media, Houston shared an image of the fallen roof fragment, shaped like an “L,” with the caption “look out beLow,”
a cheeky nod to the Cowboys’ struggles.
For Houston, the victory was about more than bragging rights in Texas—it snapped a two-game losing streak to the Jets and Lions and showcased the team’s potential. Running back Joe Mixon delivered a standout performance, rushing for 109 yards and three touchdowns on 20 carries. Mixon, who also added 44 receiving yards, has been a game-changer since joining the Texans in an offseason trade with the Bengals. With 764 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns in just eight games, he continues to prove his worth after signing a three-year extension.
Wide receiver Nico Collins also made his return after missing five games with a hamstring injury, contributing 54 receiving yards on four catches. Meanwhile, second-year quarterback C.J. Stroud had a modest outing, completing 23 of 34 passes for 257 yards with no touchdowns and one interception. However, with Houston’s rushing attack and defense firing on all cylinders, Stroud wasn’t needed to carry the load.
The Cowboys, on the other hand, appear to be in freefall. Without Dak Prescott, who suffered a season-ending hamstring injury in Week 9, Dallas turned to backup quarterback Cooper Rush. The offense struggled once again, managing just 10 points. The loss marked Dallas’ fifth straight defeat, dropping their record to 3-7.
With the win, the Texans improved to 6-4 and solidified their position atop the AFC South. As they prepare for a divisional matchup against the 2-8 Tennessee Titans in Week 12, Houston’s momentum contrasts sharply with Dallas’ continued decline.
