Dallas Cowboys at Houston Texans 10 to 19

Sunday, September 8, 2002, Week 1

The Dallas Cowboys played the Houston Texans in Houston on Sunday, September 8, 2002, Week 1 of the 2002 season. The Texans won by a score of 19-10.

Dallas Cowboys offense

Total yards	Pass yards	Rush yards	Turnovers	First downs
267	112	155	2	11

Head Coach: Dave Campo Offensive Coordinator: Bruce Coslet Defensive Coordinator: Mike Zimmer Quarterbacks Coach: Wade Wilson Wide Receivers Coach: Wes Chandler Offensive Line Coach: Frank Verducci Running Backs Coach: Galen Samuel Hall Tight Ends Coach: Greg Seamon Defensive Ends Coach: Jim Jeffcoat Defensive Tackles Coach: Andre Patterson Linebackers Coach: Gary Gibbs Defensive Backs Coach: Clancy Pendergast Defensive Nickel Package Coach: Bill Bates Defensive Quality Control Coach: Steve Hoffman Special Teams Coach: Joe Avezzano Kicking Coach: Steve Hoffman Special Teams Assistant Coach: Bill Bates Strength and Conditioning Coach: Joe Juraszek Assistant Director of Football Operations: Craig Glieber Scout: Jim Garrett Pro Scout: Will McClay Southeast Area Scout: Walter Juliff Football Operations Assistant: Bryan Wansley

Total yards	Pass yards	Rush yards	Turnovers	First downs
210	123	87	1	13

Head Coach: Dom Capers Offensive Coordinator: Chris Palmer Defensive Coordinator: Vic Fangio Wide Receivers Coach: Kippy Brown Offensive Line Coach: Tony Marciano Running Backs Coach: Chick Harris Tight Ends Coach: Greg Roman Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Steve Marshall Defensive Line Coach: Todd Grantham Linebackers Coach: Reggie Herring Defensive Backs Coach: Jon Hoke Assistant Defensive Backs (Secondary) Coach: Brian Stewart Defensive Quality Control Coach: Jedd Fisch Special Teams Coach: Joe Marciano Special Teams Assistant Coach: Eric Sutulovich Head Strength and Conditioning Coach: Dan Riley Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Ray Wright General Manager: Charley Casserly