NFL Monday Night Football TD Scorers: Texans vs. Cowboys (Week 11)
We have the battle of two teams from the Lone Star State. The Cowboys’ season is pretty much over, and they are figuratively and, in some cases, literarily limping into the end of the season. The Texans have been losing recently, but they are getting players back to try and get a top seed in the AFC. Let's put the records aside and look at some players who could find the end zone.
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Joe Mixon – First Touchdown Scorer (+265)
The Texans haven't surprised anyone this season, and every opponent comes in giving them their best. That could be why they have struggled a bit, losing three of the last four games.
It also might have been due to injuries, but they are getting healthy, which will help the offense. Mixon has been their best offense playmaker this season and is 13th in rushing yards (655) and has the fourth-most rushing touchdowns. The Cowboys have been brutal against the rush and the run, as they are 27th in rushing success (45.2%), last in rush EPA (0.078), and the fourth-most rushing touchdowns to running backs.
Nico Collins – Anytime Touchdown Scorer (+125)
Welcome back, Collins, after five games. The offense has missed him, as Stroud has averaged under 200 passing yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in the last four games.
If they can get a passing game going, this will elevate Stroud and upgrade the offense. Collins should get plenty of targets.
Jalen Tolbert – Anytime Touchdown (+360)
Without Prescott behind center, the Cowboys will have difficulty moving the ball through the air. Last week against the Eagles, they had 49 passing yards and 1.5 yards per completion. The Texans are near the average against wide receivers regarding yards and catches, but they have allowed the second-most touchdowns to the position (15), so they should have more success.
CeeDee Lamb may not play due to an injury. Since Brandin Cooks went down, Tolbert has become the second option. He is averaging nearly six targets, and he could get a lot of looks.