The Dallas Cowboys found success against the Houston Texans, securing a 34-30 victory, after a narrow last-second defeat to the Baltimore Ravens the previous week. Central to this win was quarterback Dak Prescott’s gameplay, particularly his connection with wide receiver CeeDee Lamb. Lamb finished the game with an impressive 189 receiving yards and one touchdown. Prescott showed his skill by completing 32 out of 45 passes, accumulating 335 yards and a touchdown to Lamb.

With this victory, Prescott achieved a significant career milestone. He matched the legendary Roger Staubach’s record for the second-most wins in franchise history, both boasting 85 victories. Staubach, a notable figure in Cowboys history, won two Super Bowls and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, achievements Prescott aspires to in his career.

Currently, Prescott is pursuing Troy Aikman’s franchise record of 94 wins. Aikman was a three-time Super Bowl champion and is also a Hall of Famer. Prescott requires nine more wins to tie with Aikman and ten to set a new record. If injury does not intervene and his team’s performance holds, Prescott could achieve this record within the season. The Cowboys hold a 2-2 record following Sunday’s win.

In a short turnaround, the Cowboys are set to face the winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday, Oct. 8. The Buccaneers are starting rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels while Baker Mayfield recuperates from a thumb injury. Prescott emphasized the need to maintain momentum during this swift transition, urging his team to continue their strong performance.

Following the Buccaneers game, the schedule becomes more demanding. The Cowboys face back-to-back road games against the Green Bay Packers and the Philadelphia Eagles. Both teams share a 2-2 record, with the Packers securing a win last Sunday while the Eagles fell to the Los Angeles Rams. The Cowboys return to their home field on Nov. 1 to host the Arizona Cardinals, who are currently 1-3.

For Prescott to tie Aikman’s all-time wins record this season, the Cowboys need to achieve 11 victories. They require 12 wins for him to become the all-time leader in franchise wins. A healthy Prescott might likely achieve this milestone by the 2027 NFL season.