Dallas
Cowboys
0-2-1
21
FINAL
43
Houston
Texans
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an impressive display of offensive firepower, the Houston Texans toppled the Dallas Cowboys with a final score of 43-21 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. The Texans, looking to solidify their playoff ambitions, delivered a stellar performance at home, while the Cowboys aimed to bounce back after a tough loss last week.
Houston's quarterback Marcus Mariota was nothing short of sensational, throwing for 423 yards and six touchdowns, showcasing his elite playmaking ability. His favorite target, Terry McLaurin, had a remarkable outing with 319 receiving yards, consistently finding ways to break free from defenders. On the ground, Aaron Jones Sr. led the Cowboys with 98 rushing yards, but his efforts were overshadowed by the Texans' explosive aerial attack.
Defensively, the Texans managed to disrupt the Cowboys' rhythm just enough to secure the victory. Kamari Lassiter's interception was a pivotal moment, halting a potential scoring drive and allowing Houston to extend their lead. Although Aidan Hutchinson recorded a sack for Dallas, the Texans’ defensive efforts, combined with their offensive dominance, ultimately determined the outcome of this high-scoring affair.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Mariota | QB | 38 | 23 | 61% | 423 | 6 | 0 | 138.4 |
| Kirk Cousins | QB | 25 | 12 | 48% | 156 | 2 | 1 | 78.0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 3 | 1 | 33% | 10 | 0 | 0 | 43.7 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 21 | 98 | 4.7 | 25 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 3 | 1 | 0.3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Greg Dortch | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 11 | 319 | 29.0 | 122 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 50 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 29 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 10 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 14 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 22 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 13 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dennis Gardeck | SAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Fuller | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| K.J. Britt | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ochaun Mathis | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Savage | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dell Pettus | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Riley Dixon | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

