Dallas Cowboys vs. Houston Texans: Week 11 Player of the Game

Which Dallas Cowboys player stood out in the Week 11 matchup against the Houston Texans on Monday Night Football?

Ali Jawad | Nov 19, 2024

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Facing another tough challenge in Week 11, the Dallas Cowboys (3-7) seemingly had no answers in their 34-10 loss to the Houston Texans (7-4) on Monday Night Football.

Despite the team's struggles, wide receiver KaVontae Turpin provided fans with at least something to cheer about in Week 11 and may have made any fantasy managers who started him happy.

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Turpin was targeted only three times but finished with three receptions for 86 yards. His standout play was a 64-yard catch and run that resulted in the only touchdown for Dallas, opening the second quarter and narrowing the score to 14-7, making it just a one-possession game.

64-yard house call 💨

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The All-Pro returner also recorded two returns for a total of 56 yards. More importantly, Turpin became the first Cowboys player to score an offensive touchdown at home this season, since, believe it or not, KaVontae Turpin did so back in Week 3 against the Baltimore Ravens.

During his 64-yard touchdown catch and run, Turpin, according to Next Gen Stats, reached a speed of 22.36 MPH, marking the fastest speed this season and the quickest by a Cowboys player since 2016.

Dallas will face the Washington Commanders on the road in Week 12, followed by a short week hosting the New York Giants on Thanksgiving.