Dallas
Cowboys
2-1
41
FINAL
3
Houston
Texans
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating display, the Dallas Cowboys decisively beat the Houston Texans 41-3 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. This victory not only improves the Cowboys' record but also solidifies their position as a formidable contender in the league. The Texans, on the other hand, will need to regroup after this tough loss.
Dak Prescott led the charge for Dallas, throwing for 265 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his elite passing ability. Javonte Williams was a force on the ground, racking up 141 rushing yards, while George Pickens contributed significantly with 99 receiving yards. Together, they formed a potent offensive unit that kept the Texans' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Cowboys were equally impressive, with Dee Winters making a game-changing impact by securing two interceptions. Malachi Lawrence added pressure on the Texans' offense with a sack, helping to stifle any momentum Houston attempted to build. The turning point came early in the second quarter when Winters' second interception set up another quick touchdown for Dallas, effectively sealing the fate of the Texans.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 17 | 13 | 265 | 3 | 0 | 157.4 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 21 | 6 | 138 | 0 | 4 | 14.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 8 | 141 | 17.6 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Pickens | WR | 3 | 99 | 33.0 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 2 | 58 | 29.0 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Winters | WILL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alijah Clark | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 55 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 54 |

