Dallas
Cowboys
2-0
27
FINAL
7
Houston
Texans
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display, the Dallas Cowboys topped the Houston Texans 27-7 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. With this victory, the Cowboys improved their standing in the league, showcasing their offensive prowess and solidifying their position as a contender.
Dak Prescott led the charge for Dallas, throwing for 286 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating precision and poise in the pocket. His favorite target, Jake Ferguson, had a standout performance, racking up 133 receiving yards, effectively stretching the field and creating mismatches for the Texans' defense. In the ground game, Javonte Williams contributed with 60 rushing yards, adding balance to the Cowboys' offensive attack.
Defensively, the Cowboys put pressure on the Texans' offense, with Jaishawn Barham recording a key sack that disrupted Houston's rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Prescott connected with Ferguson for a touchdown, extending the lead to 14-0 and forcing the Texans to play catch-up for the remainder of the game. The Cowboys' defense, while not heavily featured in standout statistics, effectively contained the Texans, limiting their scoring opportunities and sealing the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 16 | 15 | 94% | 286 | 3 | 0 | 158.3 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 11 | 6 | 55% | 37 | 0 | 0 | 61.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 7 | 60 | 8.6 | 13 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 7 | 133 | 19.0 | 52 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 6 | 67 | 11.2 | 36 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 1 | 53 | 53.0 | 20 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 1 | 33 | 33.0 | 3 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaishawn Barham | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| M.J. Stewart Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

