Dallas
Cowboys
1-2
24
FINAL
27
Houston
Texans
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Houston Texans narrowly defeated the Dallas Cowboys by a score of 27-24, improving their season record as they continue to vie for playoff positioning. The Cowboys, despite the loss, showed resilience as they fought hard to close the gap in the second half.
Dak Prescott led the Cowboys' offense with a stellar performance, throwing for 354 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to keep the game competitive. George Pickens emerged as his favorite target, racking up 145 receiving yards, while David Montgomery dominated on the ground for the Texans, rushing for an impressive 202 yards, proving essential in controlling the pace of the game.
Defensively, the Texans made crucial plays that turned the tide in their favor. Will Anderson Jr. had a standout game with three sacks and three total tackles, applying relentless pressure on Prescott. Jalen Pitre's two interceptions proved pivotal, as they not only halted Dallas' momentum but also set up key scoring opportunities for Houston, sealing the victory in a closely contested battle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 29 | 17 | 354 | 3 | 4 | 96.6 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 15 | 9 | 110 | 1 | 2 | 65.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Montgomery | HB | 18 | 202 | 11.2 | 2 | 72 | 1 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 6 | 46 | 7.7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 3 | -6 | -2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Pickens | WR | 6 | 145 | 24.2 | 3 | 51 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 2 | 75 | 37.5 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jonathan Mingo | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT Overton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marist Liufau | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 49 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 34 |

