Dallas
Cowboys
3-0
30
FINAL
42
Houston
Texans
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an electrifying Week 4 matchup, the Houston Texans topped the Dallas Cowboys with a final score of 42-30, showcasing their dominance in the 2026 season. With this victory, the Texans improved their standing, proving they are a force to be reckoned with in the league.
C.J. Stroud led the charge for Houston, delivering an impressive performance with 451 passing yards and five touchdown passes. Tank Dell was his favorite target, racking up an astounding 196 receiving yards, making crucial catches that kept the Texans’ offense on the move. The combination of Stroud's precision and Dell's explosive speed created a formidable aerial attack that the Cowboys struggled to contain.
Defensively, the Texans made pivotal plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Danielle Hunter was a standout with 2.5 sacks, pressuring the Cowboys' quarterback and disrupting their rhythm. Additionally, Kamari Lassiter's two interceptions proved crucial, as they not only halted Dallas drives but also set up scoring opportunities for Houston. The game turned decisively in Houston's favor when Lassiter picked off a pass in the second quarter, giving the Texans the momentum they needed to maintain control throughout the contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 32 | 24 | 75% | 451 | 5 | 3 | 117.1 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 24 | 7 | 29% | 159 | 0 | 3 | 15.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 15 | 72 | 4.8 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 1 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 8 | 3 | 0.4 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tank Dell | WR | 7 | 196 | 28.0 | 83 | 2 | 62 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 9 | 160 | 17.8 | 17 | 3 | 50 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 3 | 68 | 22.7 | 30 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 12 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | — | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Danielle Hunter | DT | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jadeveon Clowney | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yasir Abdullah | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Hill | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von Miller | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 33 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

