Dallas
Cowboys
2-1
32
FINAL
17
Houston
Texans
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive matchup, the Dallas Cowboys topped the Houston Texans 32-17 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. The victory was crucial for the Cowboys as they sought to establish momentum in their quest for a playoff spot. With this win, Dallas improves its standing and showcases its offensive firepower.
Dak Prescott was the standout performer, throwing for 271 yards and four touchdowns, leading the Cowboys to a strong offensive showing. His connection with the receiving corps was on full display, while the Texans struggled to contain the Dallas passing attack. Meanwhile, Adrian Peterson of the Texans managed to gain 89 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Cowboys' scoring.
Defensively, Chidobe Awuzie made his presence felt with three total tackles and an interception, which proved pivotal in stifling Houston's momentum. The turning point came in the second quarter when Awuzie's interception set up another touchdown for Dallas, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately control the game. J.J. Watt's lone sack for Houston was not enough to shift the tide, as the Cowboys' defense held firm throughout the contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 15 | 10 | 67% | 271 | 4 | 1 | 121.5 |
| Deshaun Watson | QB | 19 | 11 | 58% | 167 | 0 | 2 | 47.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Peterson | HB | 18 | 89 | 4.9 | 20 | 2 | 45 | 0 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | HB | 4 | 4 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Keke Coutee | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandin Cooks | WR | 4 | 105 | 26.3 | 20 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Michael Gallup | WR | 2 | 104 | 52.0 | 70 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | HB | 3 | 68 | 22.7 | 31 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Blake Jarwin | TE | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 11 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Amari Cooper | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 6 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Sean McKeon | TE | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| David Johnson | FB | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 19 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Keke Coutee | WR | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jordan Akins | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Adrian Peterson | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| J.J. Watt | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| P.J. Hall | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ha Ha Clinton-Dix | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Whitney Mercilus | SAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Randy Gregory | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gerald McCoy | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Everson Griffen | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Cunningham | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Murray | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Smith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leighton Vander Esch | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Roby | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Lee | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keion Crossen | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benardrick McKinney | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Zuerlein | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 55 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 40 |

