Introduction

In a humiliating turn of events, the Dallas Cowboys’ Monday night started with a literal collapse—part of their stadium's roof fell onto the field—setting the tone for a disastrous game against the Houston Texans. The Cowboys were crushed 34-10, marking another low point in a season riddled with disappointments and broken records.

Record-Breaking Loss

This loss was particularly painful as it established a new NFL record: the Cowboys have now trailed by at least 20 points in each of their last six home games. Remarkably, Dallas lost every single one of those contests—an unfortunate streak that began with a playoff defeat against the Green Bay Packers in January. To add insult to injury, the final blow of the night came from Texans running back Joe Mixon, who scored his third touchdown, further illustrating Dallas' struggles. In a stark statistic, Mixon's touchdowns on Monday night equaled the entire number of rushing touchdowns the Cowboys have managed all season through 10 games.

From Triumph to Trap

Just a season ago, Dallas was a force to be reckoned with at AT&T Stadium, boasting a 16-game winning streak at home. However, that triumphant past now feels like a distant memory, as the Cowboys have transformed their home turf into one of the NFL's premier trap sites for visiting teams.

Game Highlights and Pivotal Moments

The game encapsulated the essence of the Cowboys' dismal season so far. A pivotal moment arose late in the third quarter, when a promising Dallas drive was prolonged due to a penalty against the Texans on a potential 64-yard field goal by Brandon Aubrey. Instead of trailing a manageable 20-13, the Cowboys opted to accept the penalty, only to squander the opportunity completely, failing to score after turning the ball over on downs inside the red zone.

Further showcasing the Cowboys' struggle, a comically disastrous moment unfolded on their next possession, where Dallas fumbled the ball not once, but twice, on the same play. This blunder allowed Texans defensive end Derek Barnett to scoop up the second fumble and sprint 28 yards for a touchdown, solidifying the Cowboys’ downward spiral.

Coaching and Future Outlook

With a record now standing at 3-7, the Cowboys are racing towards playoff elimination and potentially the end of head coach Mike McCarthy's tenure. Despite some early successes, McCarthy has failed to guide the Cowboys to their first NFC Championship Game appearance since 1996, leaving fans to ponder whether significant changes are on the horizon.

Conclusion

As the season progresses, the big question looms: Will the Cowboys be able to find a way to reclaim their past glory, or are they destined for a complete rebuild? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: the clock is ticking for both players and coaching staff in Dallas.