Dallas
Cowboys
2-1
35
FINAL
7
Houston
Texans
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Dallas Cowboys toppled the Houston Texans 35-7 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. This matchup was crucial for both teams as they look to establish momentum early in the campaign, but the Cowboys clearly took control from the outset.
Dallas showcased a powerful offensive display, led by Dak Prescott, who threw for 157 yards, while Javonte Williams dominated on the ground with 90 rushing yards. George Pickens was Prescott's favorite target, racking up 61 receiving yards and contributing significantly to the Cowboys' scoring onslaught.
Defensively, the Cowboys were relentless, with Markquese Bell leading the charge by recording two sacks and disrupting the Texans' offensive rhythm. Jalen Thompson added to the defensive effort with three total tackles, helping to stifle any potential comeback from Houston. The turning point came early in the second half when a critical stop by the Dallas defense shifted the momentum entirely in their favor, cementing their dominance throughout the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 15 | 11 | 73% | 157 | 0 | 1 | 79.0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 19 | 5 | 26% | 53 | 0 | 3 | 0.0 |
| Sam Howell | QB | 1 | 1 | 100% | 28 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 5 | 90 | 18.0 | 5 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 8 | 38 | 4.8 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Pickens | WR | 4 | 61 | 15.3 | 18 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 9 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| David Njoku | TE | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 6 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 16 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markquese Bell | SS | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| M.J. Stewart Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Hill | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

