Dallas
Cowboys
3-0
35
FINAL
31
Houston
Texans
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling matchup, the Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the Houston Texans with a final score of 35-31, securing their place in the competitive Week 4 of the 2026 season. With both teams eager for a victory, the stakes were high, making this showdown one to remember.
Dak Prescott was the standout performer for the Cowboys, throwing for 269 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense in crucial moments. Meanwhile, the Texans relied heavily on Ashton Jeanty, who rushed for an impressive 131 yards, and Nico Collins, who tallied 100 receiving yards, keeping the pressure on Dallas throughout the game.
Defensively, the Texans made their mark with Danielle Hunter leading the way, recording three total tackles and one sack. However, it was Calen Bullock's two interceptions that provided critical turnovers, allowing Houston to stay competitive. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Cowboys' defense held strong, preventing the Texans from completing a potential game-winning drive, ultimately sealing the victory for Dallas.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 27 | 14 | 269 | 3 | 5 | 84.2 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 17 | 8 | 138 | 2 | 3 | 74.7 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 21 | 131 | 6.2 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 19 | 72 | 3.8 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| British Brooks | FB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Collins | WR | 3 | 100 | 33.3 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 3 | 85 | 28.3 | 3 | 47 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 6 | 75 | 12.5 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Downs | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Griffith | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starling Thomas V | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marcus Ingram | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT Overton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaq Thompson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar James | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| M.J. Stewart Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 48 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 59 |

