Before the Dallas Cowboys faced the Texans, a metal sheet fell from the roof of AT&T Stadium, leading to an immediate safety review. No injuries were reported, though high winds were cited as a contributing factor. The stadium had not opened its roof in over two years. The Cowboys, struggling at 3-6 and managing multiple injuries, including quarterback Dak Prescott’s, approached this game as critical for their season amidst Houston's recent strong performances, particularly from Joe Mixon, who delivered a standout showing against Dallas.