Cowboys at Texans
Houston Texans 52, Dallas Cowboys 28 · War Room
Final Score
Cowboys 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XP
Texans 52 6 TD · 1 FG · 7 XPJayden Daniels 327 yds passingDerrick Henry 173 yds rushingKC Concepcion Jr 185 yds receivingDrue Tranquill 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 269 · 459Passing yards 96 · 289Rushing yards 173 · 170Completions 8/25 · 15/23Yards per carry 14.4 · 8.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In a high-octane showdown, the Houston Texans defeated the Dallas Cowboys 52-28 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. This victory keeps the Texans in the playoff conversation, while the Cowboys will need to regroup as they face mounting pressure in the competitive league.
Leading the charge for Houston was quarterback Jayden Daniels, who threw for an impressive 327 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with the offense effectively. His favorite target, KC Concepcion Jr., had a standout performance with 185 receiving yards, consistently finding ways to exploit the Cowboys' secondary. Meanwhile, Derrick Henry put up a strong effort for Dallas, rushing for 173 yards, but his performance wasn’t enough to overcome the Texans’ offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Texans made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor, with Quinyon Mitchell snagging an interception that added to the Cowboys' woes. Jahdae Barron led the defense with five tackles, helping contain the Cowboys' ground game and limiting their scoring opportunities. The turning point came in the second quarter when Daniels connected with Concepcion Jr. for a 75-yard touchdown, igniting a scoring spree that the Cowboys could not match.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 8/25 | 32% | 121 | 1 | 2 | 28.9 |
| Texans | ||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 15/23 | 65% | 327 | 4 | 1 | 129.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||||||
| Derrick HenryHB | 12 | 173 | 14.4 | 105 | 3 | 46 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 16 | 110 | 6.9 | 20 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Jayden DanielsQB | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 1 | 0 | 36 | 1 |
| Woody MarksHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||||||
| Derrick HenryHB | 6 | 73 | 12.2 | 81 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Ryan FlournoyWR | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | 32 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Romeo DoubsWR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| KC Concepcion JrWR | 8 | 185 | 23.1 | 91 | 3 | 56 | 0 |
| Mark AndrewsTE | 5 | 112 | 22.4 | 23 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Calvin AustinWR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 21 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||||
| Drue TranquillWILL | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Montez SweatLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uar BernardDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dru PhillipsCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruke OrhorhoroDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Solomon ThomasDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel JrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan SmithMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin ReidFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Gay JrSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny StutsmanMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius HowellREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Texans | |||||
| Quinyon MitchellCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jihaad CampbellMIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykel WilliamsREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar StewartLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie HickmanFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan HowdenFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie LuvuWILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason PinnockSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick HunterWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius AlexanderDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadeveon ClowneyLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. HendersonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylan FordMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VJ PayneSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Jowon BriggsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||
| Jason MyersK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Texans | |||
| Cairo SantosK | 1/1 | 7 | 23 |
| Ethan EvansP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |