Dallas
Cowboys
2-0-1
28
FINAL
3
Houston
Texans
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Dallas Cowboys topped the Houston Texans with a commanding 28-3 victory in Week 4 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The win was crucial as the Cowboys look to establish dominance in the league, while the Texans continue to search for answers in a struggling season.
Dak Prescott led the charge for Dallas, throwing for 175 yards and a touchdown, showcasing his efficiency and control of the offense. George Pickens emerged as a key target, racking up 70 receiving yards, while Jaylen Wright contributed on the ground, although the rushing game was largely contained. The Cowboys' offensive attack was balanced, allowing them to capitalize on opportunities and maintain a comfortable lead throughout the game.
Defensively, the Cowboys were relentless, with LT Overton recording two sacks and Shavon Revel Jr. making an impact with two interceptions. The turning point came early in the second half when Revel Jr.'s second pick set up a scoring drive that extended Dallas' lead to 21-3, effectively sealing the game. Meanwhile, Jalen Pitre's four tackles for the Texans highlighted a valiant effort, but the defense struggled to contain the Cowboys' dynamic playmakers, leading to a lopsided score.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 15 | 12 | 80% | 175 | 1 | 1 | 109.7 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 19 | 11 | 58% | 158 | 0 | 4 | 45.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 6 | 17 | 2.8 | 8 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 5 | 15 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Pickens | WR | 4 | 70 | 17.5 | 13 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 5 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 5 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 12 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 19 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 9 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| LT Overton | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar James | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 37 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

