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NFL picks: Are Texans worth a futures bet ahead of Week 4 matchup against Cowboys? - SportsLine.com

NFL picks: Are Texans worth a futures bet ahead of Week 4 matchup against Cowboys?

SportsLine expert Larry Hartstein looks at Houston ahead of its Week 4 game against Dallas

ByLarry Hartstein·Published: Oct 01, 2026 8:39AM ET·1 min read

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