Houston Texans condemn Dallas Cowboys to fifth straight defeat

Joe Mixon ran for three touchdowns to give the Texans a 34-10 away win.

Cooper Rush of the Dallas Cowboys fumbles the ball against Derek Barnett of the Houston Texans. Pic: Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

The Houston Texans strengthened their playoff hopes as they eased to a 34-10 win over the ailing Dallas Cowboys.

The win gives the 7-4 Texans a two-game cushion at the top of the AFC South, while the Cowboys fall to 3-7 after a fifth straight defeat.