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Rashan Gary Says Cowboys Needed To Prove They Could Close Out A Game

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys wanted to take Nico Collins out of Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans. Collins caught 7 passes for 118 yards and 2 touchdowns in a 34-30 Dallas win, and Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer did…

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 12:17 AM
Rashan Gary Says Cowboys Needed To Prove They Could Close Out A Game
Key Things to Know
  • Rashan Gary said the Cowboys defense needed to prove it could close out games following a 34-30 win.
  • The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Houston Texans 34-30 to improve their record to 2-2.
  • Coach Brian Schottenheimer criticized Dallas's inability to stop Texans receiver Nico Collins, who caught two touchdowns.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Dallas Cowboys pass rusher Rashan Gary emphasized that the team needed to prove it could close out a game following their 34-30 victory over the Houston Texans. Gary noted the defense carried a determined mindset into the final drive to secure a crucial stop after previously surrendering a last-second loss to Baltimore. The win pushed Dallas to a 2-2 record.

Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer praised the unit's run defense and third-down performance but criticized their failure to contain Houston receiver Nico Collins, who recorded 118 yards and two touchdowns. Safety Malik Hooker knocked down C.J. Stroud's final Hail Mary attempt, while Gary and Quinnen Williams registered Dallas's first sacks since Week 1.

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