Dallas near the bottom in points scored

The Houston Texans are off to a 2-0 start, and their quest for a first-ever playoff appearance could not be going better. The Texans will host the Cowboys on Sunday in the biggest and most important inter-conference matchup of the young season.

The Dallas Cowboys' struggles on offense date back to their very first preseason game. During the exhibition season their problems were written off and excused for being due to a "vanilla" offense and that there was to be no worries because it was "just preseason."

But after two regular NFL football season games, there are no more excuses to be offered and Dallas is under intense pressure to get its act together. Although Dallas ranks fourth in total offense for yardage, it ranks just 26th in points scored. The big problem is a ground game that ranks 29th in the league.

Quarterback Tony Romo has completed 66 percent of his passes but has just two touchdown throws and has two interceptions. Romo is yet to find a bona fide breakaway threat in his receiving corps and much of his passing has been of the nickel and dime variety.

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During their 27-20 loss to Chicago last week as seven-point home favorites, the Cowboys held a 23-14 first down advantage and out-gained the Bears 410-308. However, the Cowboys blew the game with three turnovers.

The Houston Texans rallied from a 27-10 deficit with less than four minutes to go in the third quarter to score a thrilling 30-27 overtime win at Washington last week to remain unbeaten.

Quarterback Matt Schaub lit up the Redskins for 497 yards and three touchdowns, while Andre Johnson caught 12 passes for 158 yards and a score.

Houston ranks first in total offense, but ranks 31st defensively. The Texans have covered the NFL football betting spread in both of their games this year, with both going ‘over' the total.