Avoiding self-caused distractions one of 3 keys to Cowboys beating Texans

Self-sabotage is only possible for teams expected to win. This week, among other things, that’s tops on the list of things to avoid. | From @CDPiglet

The Dallas Cowboys are coming off a record-breaking fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts. The underdog Colts were only down 21-19 in the final quarter before Dallas went on a 33-0 run to end the game with a 54-19 win. The defense was opportunistic, causing four turnovers and scoring a touchdown of their own, while the offense did a great job of cashing in on their gifts from the defense.

The week’s game against the Houston Texans is a 16-point spread where nobody believes it will be a competitive contest and the Cowboys just need to roll out their helmets and the whistle will blow for a Dallas victory. Rivalry games like this can be tricky though, just look at the first ever game for the Texans franchise. They became the first team in 41 years to win their debut as an expansion team with a 19-10 win over these Dallas Cowboys. Here are the keys to avoiding the upset at home in the Battle for Texas and winning the fourth straight victory for the Cowboys.