Dallas
Cowboys
1-2
48
FINAL
35
Houston
Texans
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Dallas Cowboys outlasted the Houston Texans with a final score of 48-35, solidifying their position in the early season race. Both teams entered the game with high hopes, but it was Dallas that ultimately emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower.
Jaxson Dart led the charge for the Cowboys on the ground, racking up an impressive 181 rushing yards and finding the end zone multiple times. Meanwhile, Houston's Bryce Young had a strong performance through the air, throwing for 222 yards and three touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to overcome Dallas's relentless attack. Zay Flowers also made his mark for the Texans, contributing 86 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Defensively, the Cowboys capitalized on key moments, with Mike Sainristil snagging an interception that proved pivotal in maintaining their lead. The Texans' Chase Young was a force on defense with two sacks, but Dallas's ability to exploit defensive gaps ultimately made the difference. The turning point came in the second half when the Cowboys scored back-to-back touchdowns, setting the tone for the remainder of the game and sealing their commanding victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 26 | 18 | 69% | 242 | 3 | 0 | 137.0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 12 | 7 | 58% | 123 | 2 | 1 | 98.2 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 15 | 181 | 12.1 | 15 | 2 | 36 | 1 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 18 | 115 | 6.4 | 27 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 10 | 110 | 11.0 | 9 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 10 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zay Flowers | WR | 6 | 86 | 14.3 | 51 | 3 | 33 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 18 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 30 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | 29 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 27 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 12 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 22 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 6 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Jones | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Shaq Thompson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 55 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

