10/05/2026
Hilarious ๐ Week 4 The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Houston Texans 34-30 on Sunday, October 4, 2026, in a thrilling Week 4 matchup at Reliant Stadium.
Cowboys
(2-2)
34
Final
Sun, Oct 4
Cowboys won!
30
Texans
(0-4)
Game Summary
The Texans controlled the first half, heading into the locker room with a 16-6 lead thanks to a strong start from quarterback C.J. Stroud and wide receiver Nico Collins. However, the Cowboys surged back in the second half, outscoring Houston 28-14. After a late 6-yard touchdown run by the Texans' Jo'quavious Marks put Houston ahead 30-27 with just under two and a half minutes remaining, Dak Prescott engineered an 11-play, 74-yard game-winning drive. The comeback was sealed when Prescott found CeeDee Lamb for a 12-yard touchdown strike with 40 seconds left on the clock.
Key Performers
โข CeeDee Lamb (DAL): Caught a career-high 17 passes for 189 yards and the game-winning touchdown. Her 17 receptions rank as the second-most in Cowboys franchise history.
โข Dak Prescott (DAL): Completed 32 of 45 passes for 335 yards, 1 touchdown, and 0 interceptions, bouncing back with a flawless second-half performance.
โข Javonte Williams (DAL): Rushed for a career-high 3 touchdowns, all coming in the second half to trigger the Dallas comeback.
โข C.J. Stroud (HOU): Threw for 347 yards and 2 touchdowns with a 126.7 passer rating in a losing effort.
โข Nico Collins (HOU): Dominated in his return from a hamstring injury, logging 7 receptions for 118 yards and 2 touchdowns.
The victory brings the Cowboys to a 2-2 record, while the Texans drop to a brutal 0-4 start to the 2026 season.
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