Dallas
Cowboys
3-0
27
FINAL
25
Houston
Texans
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the Houston Texans 27-25, securing their position in the competitive landscape of the 2026 season. With both teams hungry for a win, the stakes were high, and Dallas managed to hold off a late surge from Houston to claim the victory.
C.J. Stroud of the Texans had a standout performance, throwing for 300 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers, particularly Nico Collins, who racked up 150 receiving yards. On the ground, Javonte Williams led the Cowboys with 72 rushing yards, providing the team with crucial yardage when it mattered most. The offensive showcase kept fans on the edge of their seats throughout the game.
Defensively, the Cowboys made their mark with Quinnen Williams dominating the line of scrimmage, recording 2.5 sacks that pressured the Texans' offense at key moments. Jalen Thompson also contributed significantly with five total tackles, helping to stifle Houston's attempts to capitalize on their scoring opportunities. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when a crucial sack by Williams set the Texans back, allowing Dallas to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 32 | 26 | 81% | 300 | 2 | 0 | 126.5 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 18 | 8 | 44% | 172 | 2 | 0 | 115.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 12 | 72 | 6.0 | 22 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 10 | 27 | 2.7 | 15 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Malik Davis | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Collins | WR | 10 | 150 | 15.0 | 68 | 2 | 35 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 7 | 81 | 11.6 | 24 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 8 | 1 | 36 | 1 |
| George Pickens | WR | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 1 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 23 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 11 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 16 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Bullard | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marcus Ingram | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 67 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 31 |

