Dallas
Cowboys
2-1
34
FINAL
27
Houston
Texans
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling matchup, the Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the Houston Texans with a final score of 34-27, securing a crucial victory in Week 4 of the 2026 season. Both teams fought hard, but the Cowboys' offensive prowess ultimately made the difference in this tightly contested game.
Dak Prescott was the standout performer for Dallas, throwing for an impressive 358 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. CeeDee Lamb was his favorite target, racking up 159 receiving yards and making critical catches when it mattered most. Meanwhile, the Texans' rushing attack was highlighted by Player 555222849, who posted 95 yards on the ground, keeping Houston competitive throughout.
Defensively, the Cowboys made their presence felt, with Quinnen Williams recording two sacks to disrupt the Texans' rhythm. Jalen Thompson's interception also proved to be a key moment, turning the tide in favor of Dallas. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Thompson's pick set up the Cowboys for a crucial touchdown, sealing their victory and maintaining their momentum in the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 38 | 25 | 66% | 358 | 3 | 0 | 122.4 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 40 | 20 | 50% | 222 | 2 | 1 | 73.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Montgomery | HB | 17 | 95 | 5.6 | 35 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 15 | 64 | 4.3 | 20 | 1 | 21 | 1 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 8 | 48 | 6.0 | 25 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 6 | 159 | 26.5 | 104 | 3 | 70 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 6 | 103 | 17.2 | 17 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 5 | 83 | 16.6 | 22 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Michael Pittman | TE | 7 | 64 | 9.1 | 15 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 15 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 12 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| British Brooks | FB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Hunter Luepke | FB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar James | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 49 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 38 |

