NFL Preseason Preview - Dallas (2-0) at Houston (1-1)
By Tony Moss, Sports Network
The Sports Network
A battle for Lone Star State bragging rights is on tap at Reliant Stadium on Saturday night, as the Houston Texans play host to the Dallas Cowboys in the third preseason tune-up for both clubs.
The visiting Cowboys will be trying to maintain their preseason perfection, after handing the Colts (23-10) and Broncos (31-20) setbacks in their first two August tune-ups.
The win over Denver saw Wade Phillips' squad chew up an encouraging 190 yards on the ground, including contributions from Julius Jones (9 carries, 31 yards, 1 TD), Marion Barber (11 carries, 57 yards, 2 TD), and Tyson Thompson (11 carries, 75 yards).
Quarterback Tony Romo threw for 122 yards in the victory, and is now a crisp 21-of-29 passing for 215 yards and an interception on the preseason.
On the injury front for Dallas, cornerback Terence Newman (foot) and outside linebacker Greg Ellis (heel) are not expected to be in the lineup on Saturday.
Phillips will be making his return to Houston, where he began his professional coaching career as an assistant with the Oilers in 1976. Phillips' father, Bum, was head coach of the Houston Oilers from 1975 through 1980.
With his offense expected to see its most extensive time of the preseason on Saturday night, Houston head coach Gary Kubiak is expecting to witness strong play from newcomers like quarterback Matt Schaub and running back Ahman Green.
Schaub, who came to the Texans from Atlanta via an offseason trade, is a solid 12-of-17 passing for 133 yards and a quarterback rating of 93.5 during the preseason to date. The Virginia product also scored on a five-yard run in Houston's 33-20 win at Arizona last Saturday.
Green, the longtime Green Bay Packer, has rushed nine times for 26 yards in limited action during the August tune-up period.
Houston will be without the services of defensive end Anthony Weaver (knee) on Saturday night, but left guard Chester Pitts (back) is expected to be in the lineup after missing two weeks.
Dallas holds a 2-1 lead in its preseason series with Houston, including a 21-9 home win when the clubs met prior to the 2005 campaign.
The Cowboys also routed the Texans during the 2006 regular season, taking a 34-6 decision at Texas Stadium.
The Sports Network
A battle for Lone Star State bragging rights is on tap at Reliant Stadium on Saturday night, as the Houston Texans play host to the Dallas Cowboys in the third preseason tune-up for both clubs.
The visiting Cowboys will be trying to maintain their preseason perfection, after handing the Colts (23-10) and Broncos (31-20) setbacks in their first two August tune-ups.
The win over Denver saw Wade Phillips' squad chew up an encouraging 190 yards on the ground, including contributions from Julius Jones (9 carries, 31 yards, 1 TD), Marion Barber (11 carries, 57 yards, 2 TD), and Tyson Thompson (11 carries, 75 yards).
Quarterback Tony Romo threw for 122 yards in the victory, and is now a crisp 21-of-29 passing for 215 yards and an interception on the preseason.
On the injury front for Dallas, cornerback Terence Newman (foot) and outside linebacker Greg Ellis (heel) are not expected to be in the lineup on Saturday.
Phillips will be making his return to Houston, where he began his professional coaching career as an assistant with the Oilers in 1976. Phillips' father, Bum, was head coach of the Houston Oilers from 1975 through 1980.
With his offense expected to see its most extensive time of the preseason on Saturday night, Houston head coach Gary Kubiak is expecting to witness strong play from newcomers like quarterback Matt Schaub and running back Ahman Green.
Schaub, who came to the Texans from Atlanta via an offseason trade, is a solid 12-of-17 passing for 133 yards and a quarterback rating of 93.5 during the preseason to date. The Virginia product also scored on a five-yard run in Houston's 33-20 win at Arizona last Saturday.
Green, the longtime Green Bay Packer, has rushed nine times for 26 yards in limited action during the August tune-up period.
Houston will be without the services of defensive end Anthony Weaver (knee) on Saturday night, but left guard Chester Pitts (back) is expected to be in the lineup after missing two weeks.
Dallas holds a 2-1 lead in its preseason series with Houston, including a 21-9 home win when the clubs met prior to the 2005 campaign.
The Cowboys also routed the Texans during the 2006 regular season, taking a 34-6 decision at Texas Stadium.
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