Dallas
Cowboys
3-0
28
FINAL
0
Houston
Texans
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive showdown, the Dallas Cowboys steamrolled the Houston Texans with a commanding 28-0 victory in Week 4 of the 2026 season. This win not only boosts Dallas's confidence but also solidifies their position in the playoff race, while the Texans will need to regroup after this disappointing performance.
Dak Prescott was the star of the night for the Cowboys, throwing for 263 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his precision and leadership under center. Complementing his efforts, Mike Washington Jr. had a standout game with 85 rushing yards and an impressive 141 receiving yards, proving to be a dual threat that the Texans struggled to contain.
Defensively, the Cowboys dominated the field, with Rashan Gary leading the charge with 1.5 sacks, disrupting the Texans' offensive rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came in the second quarter when Dallas's defense forced a turnover, allowing Prescott and the offense to capitalize and extend their lead. The Texans were unable to recover from that momentum shift, leading to a shutout that highlights the Cowboys' strong performance on both sides of the ball.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 22 | 15 | 263 | 2 | 1 | 120.0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 28 | 13 | 156 | 0 | 0 | 63.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 16 | 85 | 5.3 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| KJ Hamler | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 6 | 141 | 23.5 | 2 | 87 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Brevin Jordan | TE | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaylin Smith | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| M.J. Stewart Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

