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Cowboys vs. Texans: 3 defensive surprises to watch

Dallas Cowboys safety Malik Hooker (28) (Billy Hardiman-USA TODAY Sports)

The Dallas Cowboys will take on the Houston Texans Saturday night for the Governer’s Cup in the Battle of Texas. It’s the third preseason matchup for the Cowboys, which is normally a dress rehearsal for the regular season where you’d typically see the majority of the starters play significant snaps.

But head coach Mike McCarthy has already indicated that while fans should expect to see the starters on defense play the first half, their offensive counterparts will not. And that the team’s younger offensive players will get into the game earlier.