Quarterback Garrett Gilbert #3 of the Dallas Cowboys (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
In the third preseason game, the Dallas Cowboys lost to their in-state rivals, the Houston Texans, 20-14. This game was a tune-up before the regular season for the starting offense and defense. Even without quarterback Dak Prescott and running back Ezekiel Elliott, there were things to like on the offensive side of the ball.
With backup quarterback Garrett Gilbert looking lackluster to start the game, quarterback Cooper Rush took full advantage of his added snaps. He led the team in passing, going 10 of 12 for 97 yards, and threw two touchdowns.