The Dallas Cowboys' ability to slow Houston Texans receiver Nico Collins could fall on new cornerback Joey Porter Jr. Dallas can use Porter's aggressive coverage skills to shadow Collins across the field, forcing quarterback C.J. Stroud to challenge tighter throwing windows and giving the defense more opportunities to create takeaways. Porter Jr.'s arrival couldn't have come at a better time. If he can consistently handle opposing No. 1 receivers, it could go a long way toward helping Dallas turn around its defense.
On the offensive side of the ball, the Cowboys are hoping tackles Tyler Guyton and Terence Steele can hold up in pass protection against Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter. While Guyton has been one of Dallas' most improved players,
Steele remains the offensive line's biggest concern. Anderson and Hunter will likely target that matchup, making it critical for Dallas to provide help on passing downs and slow Houston's aggressive pass rush.
Here's the latest news and notes.
Dallas Cowboys Top News, Headlines
- Instant impact: Joey Porter Jr’s perfect role for Cowboys vs Texans :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
- Cowboys at Texans: Offensive, defensive impact players in Week 4 :: Blogging The Boys (Link)
- Gut Feeling: Staff predictions for Cowboys-Texans :: DallasCowboys.com (Link)
- Cowboys legend Tony Romo out at CBS after July drunk-driving arrest :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
- Cowboys vs. Texans Predictions: Majority of NFL Expert Picks Don't Believe in Dallas :: Sports Illustrated (Link)
- Mailbag: Is a rivalry building with the Texans? :: DallasCowboys.com (Link)
- How Joey Porter Jr. could elevate Cowboys’ star rookie to new heights :: CowboysWire (Link)
- Here We Goooo: Texans present a big test for Cowboys offensive tackles :: DallasCowboys.com (Link)
- Everything Dallas Cowboys Have to Fear About Houston Texans in Week 4 :: Sports Illustrated (Link)
- Making sense of the Cowboys non-existent pass rush :: Blogging The Boys (Link)
- Updates: Malik Hooker to return vs. Texans :: DallasCowboys.com (Link)
- 3 keys to Cowboys victory against the Texans this Sunday :: Inside The Star (Link)
- Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb Identifies Tough Challenge Ahead vs Texans In Week 4 :: Sports Illustrated (Link)
- Cowboys fans must be patient for the Rashan Gary dam to eventually break :: The Landry Hat (Link)
- Caleb Downs on Joey Porter Jr. trade, early impact with Jaishawn Barham :: DallasCowboys.com (Link)
Houston Texans News & Headlines
- C.J. Stroud on "Controlled Aggression" and Sparking the Texans Offense :: HoustonTexans.com (Link)
- Texans Defense Zeroes In on Tackling, Takeaways and "Everybody Doing Their Job" :: HoustonTexans.com (Link)
- What Texans WR Nico Collins Said Ahead of Potential Return vs. Cowboys :: Sports Illustrated (Link)
- Texans’ offensive line continues to hold the offense back :: Toro Times (Link)
- Final injury report: Texans' Pro Bowl LB Azeez Al-Shaair status for Cowboys game revealed :: Texans Wire (Link)
News & Headlines Around the NFL
- Make pass interference reviewable? 17 NFL coaches are split :: ESPN (Link)
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- NFL Week 4 preview: Picks, predictions, schedule, betting odds, fantasy tips :: ESPN (Link)
- NFL news roundup: Breece Hall among Jets starters ruled out vs. Bears :: NFL.com (Link)
- One Sentence to Describe Every NFL Team's September :: Bleacher Report (Link)
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