Dallas
Cowboys
1-2
27
FINAL
30
Houston
Texans
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Houston Texans narrowly defeated the Dallas Cowboys 30-27, solidifying their position in the early season race. The stakes were high as both teams sought to establish momentum, but it was the Texans who ultimately emerged victorious in a tightly contested battle.
Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott showcased his skills, throwing for 244 yards and two touchdowns, while KaVontae Turpin led the receiving corps with 103 yards. Despite the loss, the Cowboys' offense proved potent, but it was Israel Abanikanda of Houston who made a significant impact on the ground with 79 rushing yards, helping his team maintain balance throughout the game.
Defensively, the Texans were bolstered by Danielle Hunter, who recorded an impressive 2.5 sacks, disrupting Prescott's rhythm and creating crucial pressure. The game's turning point came in the fourth quarter when Hunter's relentless pursuit led to a critical sack that backed the Cowboys up, ultimately allowing the Texans to hold on for the win. Meanwhile, the Cowboys' Shavon Revel Jr. shone with two interceptions, but it wasn't enough to secure the victory as Houston's defense held firm when it mattered most.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 21 | 8 | 38% | 244 | 2 | 1 | 94.1 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 22 | 10 | 45% | 218 | 2 | 4 | 71.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Israel Abanikanda | HB | 20 | 79 | 4.0 | 27 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 11 | 38 | 3.5 | 12 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 2 | 103 | 51.5 | 32 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 6 | 100 | 16.7 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 2 | 77 | 38.5 | — | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 6 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 19 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Israel Abanikanda | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 17 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Barno | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deion Sanders | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jarrick Bernard-Converse | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte Mapu | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 61 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 56 |

