HOUSTON — Dalvin Cook ran for 130 yards and two touchdowns and the Minnesota Vikings withstood a late rally from the winless Houston Texans to get their first victory, a 31-23 decision on Sunday at NRG Stadium.
The Texans cut the lead to eight when Deshaun Watson connected with Kenny Stills on a 24-yard touchdown pass on fourth-and-10 with about six minutes remaining.
The Houston defense got a stop and Will Fuller made an acrobatic one-handed catch on fourth down for what was initially ruled a touchdown with about a minute left. But after a review it was determined the ball hit the ground before Fuller gained control, and the Vikings (1-3) ran out the clock from there.