Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.

That’s become a common theme for Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., but even the casual fan probably could have gotten away with the recent turnover at AT&T Stadium.

The Texans lead 14-0 entering the second quarter after Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush threw a pick into Stingley’s hands. There were obvious communication issues between the veteran quarterback and All-Pro receiver CeeDee Lamb, but one person’s loss is the other’s gain.

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More importantly, it gives Houston another takeaway from an already impressive start through 11 weeks for the defense. Entering Monday, the Texans ranked No. 4 in the NFL in takeaways with 18.

Make that 19 and a tie for third place.

The Texans are looking for their first win on “Monday Night Football” since 2018. They also want to break a two-game losing streak.

This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: Watch: Texans CB Derek Stingley Jr. gets easiest interception of the season vs. Cowboys