Dallas
Cowboys
3-0
57
FINAL
28
Houston
Texans
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Dallas Cowboys topped the Houston Texans 57-28 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. This victory solidifies the Cowboys' position as a formidable contender in the league, showcasing their offensive firepower against a struggling Texans squad.
Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive 333 yards and six touchdowns, leading his team to a decisive victory. Wide receiver George Pickens also shined, racking up 175 receiving yards and contributing significantly to the offensive onslaught. Meanwhile, Houston's De'Von Achane put up a valiant effort with 180 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Cowboys' scoring.
Defensively, the Cowboys were led by DeMarvion Overshown, who made his mark with five total tackles and an interception, crucially shifting momentum back to Dallas. The turning point came in the second quarter when Overshown's interception set up Prescott for another touchdown pass, widening the gap and allowing the Cowboys to control the game. Despite a few standout plays from the Texans' defense, including a sack from Will Anderson Jr., they were unable to contain the relentless Dallas offense.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 24 | 16 | 67% | 333 | 6 | 2 | 114.5 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 19 | 9 | 47% | 180 | 1 | 3 | 58.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 21 | 180 | 8.6 | 25 | 2 | 69 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 2 | 69 | 34.5 | 51 | 2 | 53 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 7 | 52 | 7.4 | 7 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 3 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | — | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Pickens | WR | 6 | 175 | 29.2 | 23 | 4 | 47 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 4 | 135 | 33.8 | 24 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 26 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 1 | 51 | 51.0 | — | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 2 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarvion Overshown | WILL | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caelen Carson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamal Hill | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marcus Ingram | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Bullard | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar James | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

