Cowboys score late to avoid major upset, beat Texans 27-23


              Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy looks on from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
            
              Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) sits on the turf after an incomplete pass in the first half an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
            
              Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Terence Steele (78) is helped off the field after he was injured in the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
            
              Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) sits on the bench while Houston Texans are on offense in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
            
              Dallas Cowboys safety Israel Mukuamu (24) celebrates with fans after intercepting pass in the finals second of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
            
              Dallas Cowboys safety Israel Mukuamu (24) intercepts a pass infant of Houston Texans wide receiver Phillip Dorsett (4) in the final seconds of their win over Houston Texans in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
            
              Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) throws a pass against the Dallas Cowboys in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
            
              Houston Texans quarterback Jeff Driskel (6) runs the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
            
              Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith looks on from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
            
              Houston Texans fans cheer during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys , Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
            
              Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) reacts after a pass was ruled incomplete during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
            
              Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) celebrates with quarterback Dak Prescott (4) after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
            
              Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Cowboys score late to avoid major upset, beat Texans 27-23