- Q1 10:01TDHOUNico Collins 7 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)0–7
- Q1 5:10FGDALBrandon Aubrey 39 Yd Field Goal3–7
- Q1 1:49FGHOUKa'imi Fairbairn 51 Yd Field Goal3–10
- Q2 12:30FGDALBrandon Aubrey 50 Yd Field Goal6–10
- Q2 2:05FGHOUKa'imi Fairbairn 39 Yd Field Goal6–13
- Q2 0:00FGHOUKa'imi Fairbairn 54 Yd Field Goal6–16
- Q3 12:55TDDALJavonte Williams 8 Yd Rush (Brandon Aubrey Kick)13–16
- Q3 10:50TDHOUNico Collins 22 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)13–23
- Q3 6:49TDDALJavonte Williams 1 Yd Rush (Brandon Aubrey Kick)20–23
- Q4 11:17TDDALJavonte Williams 2 Yd Rush (Brandon Aubrey Kick)27–23
- Q4 2:23TDHOUWoody Marks 6 Yd Rush (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)27–30
- Q4 0:40TDDALCeeDee Lamb 12 Yd pass from Dak Prescott (Brandon Aubrey Kick)34–30
Dallas Cowboys vs Houston Texans — 2026-10-04 Game Analysis
Final · Sun
ESPN game file
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Game stats
| Statistic | Dallas Cowboys | Houston Texans |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 28 | 16 |
| Total yards | 399 | 397 |
| Net passing yards | 324 | 335 |
| Rushing yards | 75 | 62 |
| Yards per play | 5.5 | 7.6 |
| Third-down conversions | 5-14 | 3-10 |
| Fourth-down conversions | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Red-zone conversions | 4-4 | 2-2 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Penalties–yards | 6-47 | 13-90 |
| Time of possession | 33:27 | 26:33 |
Dallas Cowboys vs Houston Texans — NFL Game Analysis
Dallas Cowboys defeated Houston Texans 34–30, a 4-point margin. Dallas Cowboys led in total offense, 399 to 397. Dallas Cowboys led in rushing yards, 75 to 62. Dallas Cowboys converted 5 of 14 third downs; Houston Texans converted 3 of 10.
Based on the recorded score and available team statistics. Source: ESPN game file.
Lineup
These are the players credited on the game file. That file does not list a starting lineup or positions.
Dallas Cowboys
Passing
- #4Dak Prescott
Rushing
- #33Javonte Williams
- #32Tyler Goodson
- #4Dak Prescott
- #88CeeDee Lamb
Receiving
- #88CeeDee Lamb
- #3George Pickens
- #19Ryan Flournoy
- #33Javonte Williams
- #87Jake Ferguson
- #30Hunter Luepke
- #89Brevyn Spann-Ford
- #18Jonathan Mingo
- #32Tyler Goodson
Defense
- #24Malik Hooker
- #13Caleb Downs
- #53Dee Winters
- #27Reddy Steward
- #92Quinnen Williams
- #97Kenny Clark
- #26DaRon Bland
- #23Ameer Speed
- #6Donovan Ezeiruaku
- #89Brevyn Spann-Ford
- #30Hunter Luepke
- #7Rashan Gary
- #50Shemar James
- #91Otito Ogbonnia
- #11Alijah Clark
- #99LT Overton
- #55Jaishawn Barham
- #57Malachi Lawrence
- #93Elijah Garcia
- #45Justin Barron
- #59Tyrus Wheat
Houston Texans
Passing
- #7C.J. Stroud
Rushing
- #32David Montgomery
- #4Woody Marks
- #7C.J. Stroud
- #13Jaylin Noel
Receiving
- #12Nico Collins
- #13Jaylin Noel
- #19Xavier Hutchinson
- #14Kayshon Boutte
- #8Cade Stover
- #32David Montgomery
- #9Brevin Jordan
- #86Dalton Schultz
- #87Foster Moreau
- #4Woody Marks
Defense
- #35Jake Hansen
- #6Reed Blankenship
- #5Jalen Pitre
- #3Kamari Lassiter
- #2Calen Bullock
- #51Will Anderson Jr.
- #72Tommy Togiai
- #90Jadeveon Clowney
- #50Kenneth Murray Jr.
- #8Cade Stover
- #27Kamari Ramsey
- #98Sheldon Rankins
- #56Jamal Hill
- #55Danielle Hunter
- #96Logan Hall
- #87Foster Moreau
- #94Dominique Robinson
- #30Wade Woodaz
- #95Jaden Crumedy
- #24Derek Stingley Jr.