Dallas
Cowboys
3-0
21
FINAL
28
Houston
Texans
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling matchup, the Houston Texans narrowly defeated the Dallas Cowboys with a final score of 28-21, solidifying their position in the early season standings. Week 4 proved crucial as both teams fought hard for a pivotal win, but the Texans ultimately emerged victorious at home.
Bo Jackson led the charge for Houston, throwing for four touchdowns, showcasing his passing prowess and ability to find the end zone. TreVeyon Henderson complemented the passing attack with a dominant ground game, racking up 137 rushing yards and keeping the Cowboys' defense on its heels. For Dallas, Matthew Stafford put up impressive numbers with 310 passing yards and George Kittle made his mark with 122 receiving yards, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Texans made key plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Emmanuel Forbes Jr. led the team with four tackles, while Sonny Styles contributed with a crucial sack that stifled a Cowboys drive. Payton Wilson's interception sealed the deal in the fourth quarter, proving to be the turning point that allowed Houston to hold off Dallas for the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 29 | 21 | 72% | 310 | 3 | 1 | 127.0 |
| Bo Jackson | QB | 7 | 7 | 100% | 212 | 4 | 0 | 158.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 18 | 137 | 7.6 | 33 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Bo Jackson | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Kittle | TE | 8 | 122 | 15.3 | 29 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Devin Culp | TE | 4 | 116 | 29.0 | 51 | 3 | 80 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 2 | 90 | 45.0 | 49 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 24 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 20 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 28 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tarvarius Moore | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Harrison | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Beal Jr | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

