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Houston Texans vs. Dallas Cowboys: 5 Bold Predictions For Week 5 Game

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Texans vs. Cowboys: 5 Bold Predictions For Week 5 Game

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The Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans are two teams that stand at 3-1 after the first month of the season. Here are five bold predictions for the battle of Texas.

5. DeMarco Murray Is Held Under 100 Yards

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5. DeMarco Murray Is Held Under 100 Yards

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DeMarco Murray has been the most consistent and best running back in the league through the first month of the season, but this week he hits the wall. When the Texans don't allow the opposing running back to gain 100 yards they win. The Texans will key in on Murray this week and make Tony Romo beat them. Even though it's the league's No. 1 rushing attack against one of the worst rush defenses, the Texans get the job done this week.

4. Ryan Fitzpatrick Throws Zero INTs

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4. Ryan Fitzpatrick Throws Zero INTs

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Ryan Fitzpatrick has thrown five interceptions over his last two games, but this week he finally settles down. Fitzpatrick has also thrown for over 550 yards in that span and will take advantage of a weak Dallas secondary. Dallas statistically has one of the worst passing defenses in the league.

3. J.J. Watt Scores Another TD

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3. J.J. Watt Scores Another TD

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J.J. Watt has caught touchdown passes thrown by his opponents and by his own quarterback this year. The NFL's best defender seems to find a way each week to get in the end zone and help his team win. Watt is just the second player since the merger with a receiving TD and interception TD in the same season, and he will score for the third time this season in Week 5.

2. Tony Romo Completes Over 80 Percent Of His Passes

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2. Tony Romo Completes Over 80 Percent Of His Passes

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After a rough start, Tony Romo has completed over 75 percent of his passes in each of his last two games. This week he gets his third straight game over 75 when he takes on the Texans. The Texans' defense will be focusing on DeMarco Murray all game, freeing up Romo to make the easy throws.

1. Texans Win By Double Digits

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1. Texans Win By Double Digits

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The Texans won the first ever meeting between these two teams but have lost the last two games by at least two scores. Now it is time for revenge as the Texans beat the Cowboys by two scores.