Dallas
Cowboys
0-3
10
FINAL
42
Houston
Texans
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Houston Texans topped the Dallas Cowboys 42-10 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. This victory not only boosts Houston's confidence but also solidifies their position as a formidable contender in the league, while the Cowboys look to regroup after a tough outing.
Leading the charge for the Texans was their standout quarterback, who threw for 239 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing a dominant aerial attack. Complementing this offensive explosion was a strong rushing performance, highlighted by a key 77 yards on the ground. The receiving corps also made their mark, with a top performance of 95 receiving yards, ensuring the Texans could consistently move the chains.
Defensively, the Texans were relentless, with a notable performance from their leading tackler who recorded five total tackles and added 1.5 sacks to disrupt the Cowboys' offense. The turning point of the game came in the second quarter, when Houston's defense forced a critical turnover, allowing the Texans to extend their lead and control the game from that point forward. Dallas struggled to find their rhythm, ultimately falling short against a well-rounded Texans squad.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 29 | 19 | 239 | 4 | 0 | 130.6 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 23 | 14 | 159 | 1 | 1 | 77.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woody Marks | HB | 17 | 77 | 4.5 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 12 | 45 | 3.8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 6 | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Luepke | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tank Dell | WR | 7 | 95 | 13.6 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 5 | 70 | 14.0 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Hunter Luepke | FB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 50 |

