Dallas
Cowboys
1-2
34
FINAL
17
Houston
Texans
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Dallas Cowboys topped the Houston Texans 34-17 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. With this victory, the Cowboys solidified their position as a contender in the league, showcasing their offensive prowess and strategic depth against a struggling Texans team.
Dak Prescott was the star of the night, throwing for 256 yards and four touchdowns, leading Dallas to a decisive win. Javonte Williams added a strong ground game with 94 rushing yards, while the Texans' Jayden Higgins had a standout performance with 154 receiving yards, but ultimately it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Cowboys' explosive offense.
Defensively, the Cowboys made key plays, including a sack from Khalil Mack that helped shift momentum in their favor. The game’s turning point came in the second quarter when Prescott threw two quick touchdowns, putting Dallas ahead 21-10 and allowing them to maintain control for the remainder of the contest. Despite Azeez Al-Shaair's interception for Houston, the Cowboys' defense stifled the Texans' attempts to rally back.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 21 | 15 | 71% | 256 | 4 | 1 | 132.1 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 25 | 10 | 40% | 234 | 2 | 0 | 101.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 17 | 94 | 5.5 | 60 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 6 | 154 | 25.7 | 14 | 2 | 58 | 1 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 5 | 130 | 26.0 | 84 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 3 | 63 | 21.0 | 19 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 29 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 30 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 14 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Malik Davis | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marcus Ingram | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| M.J. Stewart Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaishawn Barham | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Smith | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Chris Braswell | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 55 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 31 |

