Dallas
Cowboys
2-1
17
FINAL
24
Houston
Texans
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a closely contested Week 4 matchup, the Houston Texans topped the Dallas Cowboys with a final score of 24-17, solidifying their position in the playoff race. This victory was critical for the Texans, as they sought to maintain momentum in the early part of the season.
C.J. Stroud led the Texans’ offense efficiently, throwing for one touchdown, while Joe Mixon was a force on the ground, racking up 121 rushing yards to keep the chains moving. Dak Prescott had a strong performance for the Cowboys, throwing for 278 yards, with George Pickens emerging as his favorite target, catching for 136 yards. Despite the impressive aerial attack, it wasn't enough to secure a win.
On the defensive side, the Texans made key plays that turned the tide of the game. Kamari Lassiter was a standout with eight total tackles, while Danielle Hunter added a crucial sack to disrupt Prescott’s rhythm. The game’s turning point came from Derek Stingley Jr.'s interception late in the fourth quarter, which sealed the victory and showcased the Texans' defensive prowess.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 50 | 30 | 60% | 278 | 1 | 1 | 73.5 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 23 | 12 | 52% | 188 | 1 | 0 | 94.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Mixon | HB | 14 | 121 | 8.6 | 53 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 13 | 67 | 5.2 | 18 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 11 | 41 | 3.7 | 20 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 6 | 23 | 3.8 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Pickens | WR | 11 | 136 | 12.4 | 33 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 9 | 80 | 8.9 | 13 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 4 | 77 | 19.3 | 18 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 7 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 16 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | — | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 5 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadeveon Clowney | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Hill | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Braswell | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Hansen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 35 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 3 | 3 | 0 | 50 |

