Dallas Cowboys vs. Texans preseason preview: 5 questions answered

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2.) Name one Houston offensive player Cowboy fans might be surprised by this Saturday and why?

AVB: Nico Collins, the rookie wide receiver out of Michigan. In the Green Bay matchup, Collins only had 2 targets and 1 catch for 24 yards that set up the Texans first touchdown. It was a crossing pattern over the middle and Collins got behind Green Bay’s linebackers. Collins is set to potentially have a high-target night, so watch for more targets over the middle.

3.) Name one Houston defensive player Cowboys fans might be surprised by this Saturday and why?

AVB: Linebacker Joe Thomas (not to be confused with the Cleveland Browns legendary offensive lineman). The 7th year vet out of South Carolina State had 3 tackles last week, but helped stopped Green Bay’s running game time and time again. The Texans at halftime had only allowed 3 rushing yards- no matter what level that’s at, you’re doing things right. Thomas will be busy on Saturday night.

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