Dallas
Cowboys
0-3
37
FINAL
34
Houston
Texans
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the Houston Texans by a score of 37-34, continuing their strong start to the 2026 season. The stakes were high as both teams aimed to bolster their playoff aspirations, setting the stage for an intense showdown in Houston.
Dak Prescott was the star for Dallas, throwing for four touchdown passes and showcasing his skill under pressure. CeeDee Lamb emerged as his top target, racking up 137 receiving yards, while David Montgomery kept the Texans competitive with an impressive 105 rushing yards. C.J. Stroud also had a noteworthy performance, leading the Texans with 276 passing yards.
Defensively, the Cowboys made critical stops, highlighted by Jalen Thompson's interception that shifted momentum in the second half. While the Texans' Will Anderson Jr. recorded 1.5 sacks and Henry To'oTo'o tallied eight tackles, it was Dallas's ability to make key plays at crucial moments that ultimately secured their victory. The game’s turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Cowboys capitalized on a turnover, allowing them to maintain their slim lead and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 42 | 25 | 276 | 2 | 1 | 85.0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 23 | 16 | 235 | 4 | 0 | 142.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Montgomery | HB | 11 | 105 | 9.5 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 17 | 65 | 3.8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 13 | 55 | 4.2 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 4 | 9 | 2.3 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| George Pickens | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Davis | HB | 4 | -4 | -1.0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 5 | 137 | 27.4 | 3 | 70 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 7 | 90 | 12.9 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 6 | 56 | 9.3 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caelen Carson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marcus Ingram | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Smith | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marist Liufau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 2 | 3 | 4 | 50 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 3 | 3 | 4 | 56 |

