Sunday's win boosted the Cowboys' standing across the board, but not always by much. Most outlets still have concerns about the struggling defense.

The Dallas Cowboys are closing a hectic two-week stretch with a second consecutive winless opponent against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night

Based on a photo making the rounds on social media, it's quite clear the Cowboys just barely averted disaster, as Texans wide receiver Jaylin Noel was maybe a toe and certainly a fingertip length away from breaking the Cowboys' hearts.

On the heels of a win against the Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott said faith is at the core of his team’s culture. He told reporters he and his teammates know “we’re all here because of God.

With the NFC East ripe for the Cowboys to take it, this could be Jones' best shot to contend in years.

The Cowboys scored a touchdown on four out of their five second-half drives compared to two made field goals, two missed field goals, and one punt in the first half. Dallas outgained Houston 399-397 and averaged 5.

Here's where the Tampa Bay Buccaneers stand ahead of their Thursday Night Football matchup vs. the Dallas Cowboys.

The Cowboys defense is improving in key areas, such as run defense, third-down defense, and creating three-and-outs.