Dallas
Cowboys
2-1
10
FINAL
44
Houston
Texans
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant Week 4 performance, the Houston Texans cruised to a 44-10 victory over the Dallas Cowboys, solidifying their position in the early stages of the 2026 season. The win not only showcases the Texans' offensive prowess but also raises questions for the Cowboys as they struggle to find their footing in the league.
C.J. Stroud was the standout performer for Houston, throwing for an impressive 347 yards and three touchdowns, connecting seamlessly with his top target, Nico Collins, who racked up 195 receiving yards. David Montgomery contributed significantly on the ground, adding 85 rushing yards to the Texans' offensive onslaught. This offensive display was a testament to Houston’s ability to execute their game plan effectively.
On the defensive side, the Texans were just as formidable, with Reed Blankenship leading the charge with eight total tackles and Calen Bullock snagging an interception. The turning point of the game came early in the second quarter when the Texans' defense stifled a potential Cowboys drive, resulting in a momentum shift that the Texans capitalized on. With their defense and offense firing on all cylinders, Houston showcased a complete team effort in this lopsided victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 31 | 17 | 55% | 347 | 3 | 0 | 126.6 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 39 | 22 | 56% | 161 | 0 | 1 | 55.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Montgomery | HB | 15 | 85 | 5.7 | 28 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 11 | 52 | 4.7 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 8 | 34 | 4.3 | 18 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 15 | 27 | 1.8 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 9 | 18 | 2.0 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 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 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Collins | WR | 5 | 195 | 39.0 | 137 | 2 | 80 | 1 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 5 | 105 | 21.0 | 76 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 6 | 64 | 10.7 | 17 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 19 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Marlin Klein | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| British Brooks | FB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tanner Koziol | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Hunter Luepke | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calen Bullock | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Marcus Ingram | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von Miller | LEDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Bullard | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Smith | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Braswell | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Togiai | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Karlaftis | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 3 | 3 | 5 | 52 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 44 |

