Dallas
Cowboys
2-1
37
FINAL
32
Houston
Texans
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the Houston Texans with a final score of 37-32. The stakes were high, as both teams were looking to secure a crucial win in the early part of the 2026 season, but it was the Cowboys who emerged victorious in a tightly contested battle.
Offensively, the Cowboys were powered by standout performances from running back Bhayshul Tuten and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb. Tuten racked up an impressive 212 rushing yards, showcasing his ability to break tackles and find gaps in the Texans' defense. Meanwhile, Lamb was a dynamic target for quarterback Dak Prescott, totaling 182 receiving yards and playing a key role in the Cowboys’ scoring efforts.
Defensively, the Cowboys made pivotal plays that contributed to their victory, particularly from linebacker Rashan Gary, who recorded two sacks, disrupting C.J. Stroud's rhythm. Stroud put up impressive numbers with 331 passing yards and three touchdowns for the Texans, but it was Markquese Bell's interception that turned the tide, halting Houston's momentum and allowing Dallas to maintain their lead late in the game. This defensive stand proved crucial as the Cowboys held off a late-game surge from the Texans.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 34 | 18 | 53% | 331 | 3 | 2 | 91.6 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 34 | 22 | 65% | 308 | 2 | 2 | 88.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 12 | 212 | 17.7 | 9 | 3 | 52 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 8 | 182 | 22.8 | 84 | 2 | 82 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 5 | 175 | 35.0 | 88 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 5 | 97 | 19.4 | 14 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 6 | 50 | 8.3 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 24 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 5 | 31 | 6.2 | 9 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Brevin Jordan | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Downs | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P.J. Locke | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| M.J. Stewart Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von Miller | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 69 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 50 |

