Dallas
Cowboys
3-0
35
FINAL
28
Houston
Texans
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the Houston Texans with a final score of 35-28, solidifying their position in the race for the playoffs. This victory marked a crucial moment for the Cowboys as they aim to build momentum early in the season, while the Texans will need to regroup following a hard-fought battle.
Dak Prescott was the standout performer for Dallas, throwing for 326 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. He connected with Jake Ferguson, who had a stellar game, racking up 172 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target downfield. Javonte Williams contributed on the ground, adding 63 rushing yards to help balance the attack.
Defensively, the Cowboys made key plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Malachi Lawrence recorded a sack that stifled a Texans drive, while Marlon Humphrey's interception provided Dallas with a crucial turnover. Ultimately, these defensive stands helped the Cowboys maintain their lead, making critical stops when it mattered most.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 22 | 15 | 68% | 326 | 4 | 3 | 110.9 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 29 | 16 | 55% | 297 | 2 | 1 | 99.3 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 12 | 63 | 5.3 | 12 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | — | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Jarquez Hunter | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 4 | 4 | 1.0 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 8 | 172 | 21.5 | 68 | 2 | 39 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 3 | 90 | 30.0 | 61 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 55 | 0 | 60 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 6 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | 20 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 1 | 42 | 42.0 | 2 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Clyde Edwards-Helaire | HB | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 8 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 9 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Jarquez Hunter | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calen Bullock | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Adams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Togiai | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von Miller | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

