Cowboys vs Texans Live Score (4 Oct, 2026)

Cowboys vs Texans Live Score (4 Oct, 2026)
Final
VS
34 : 30
VS

Score by Quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Dallas Cowboys logo DAL
33141434
Houston Texans logo HOU
1067730

Play-by-Play

4th Quarter

DAL
Touchdown
11 plays · 74 yards · 1:43
Touchdown
12-yd Touchdown Pass
0:40 · 4th Quarter
(Shotgun) D.Prescott pass short middle to C.Lamb for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Sieg, Holder-B.Anger. ** Injury Update: HST-J.Crumedy has returned to the game.
2nd & 10
34 – 30
HOU
Touchdown
9 plays · 87 yards · 4:32
Touchdown
6-yd Touchdown Run
2:23 · 4th Quarter
(Shotgun) W.Marks left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Brinkman, Holder-K.Kroeger.
1st & Goal
27 – 30
DAL
Touchdown
14 plays · 81 yards · 8:47
Touchdown
2-yd Penalty
11:17 · 4th Quarter
J.Williams right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Sieg, Holder-B.Anger.PENALTY on HST-T.Togiai, Illegal Formation, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
2nd & Goal
27 – 23

3rd Quarter

DAL
Touchdown
7 plays · 64 yards · 4:01
Touchdown
1-yd Touchdown Run
6:49 · 3rd Quarter
J.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. HST-J.Crumedy was injured during the play. B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Sieg, Holder-B.Anger.
1st & Goal
20 – 23
HOU
Touchdown
4 plays · 38 yards · 2:05
Touchdown
22-yd Penalty
10:50 · 3rd Quarter
(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass deep right to N.Collins for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.PENALTY on DAL-R.Steward, Unnecessary Roughness, 8 yards, enforced between downs. K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Brinkman, Holder-K.Kroeger.
2nd & 6
13 – 23
DAL
Touchdown
4 plays · 49 yards · 2:05
Touchdown
8-yd Touchdown Run
12:55 · 3rd Quarter
(Shotgun) J.Williams left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Sieg, Holder-B.Anger.
1st & Goal
13 – 16

2nd Quarter

HOU
Field Goal
4 plays · 9 yards · 0:26
Field Goal
54-yd Field Goal
0:00 · 2nd Quarter
K.Fairbairn 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Brinkman, Holder-K.Kroeger.
4th & 1
6 – 16
HOU
Field Goal
6 plays · 28 yards · 2:53
Field Goal
39-yd Field Goal
2:05 · 2nd Quarter
K.Fairbairn 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Brinkman, Holder-K.Kroeger.
4th & 3
6 – 13
DAL
Field Goal
8 plays · 36 yards · 4:19
Field Goal
50-yd Field Goal
12:30 · 2nd Quarter
B.Aubrey 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Sieg, Holder-B.Anger.
4th & 5
6 – 10

1st Quarter

HOU
Field Goal
6 plays · 59 yards · 3:21
Field Goal
51-yd Field Goal
1:49 · 1st Quarter
K.Fairbairn 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Brinkman, Holder-K.Kroeger.
4th & 12
3 – 10
DAL
Field Goal
10 plays · 44 yards · 4:51
Field Goal
39-yd Field Goal
5:10 · 1st Quarter
B.Aubrey 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Sieg, Holder-B.Anger.
4th & 5
3 – 7
HOU
Touchdown
8 plays · 85 yards · 4:59
Touchdown
7-yd Touchdown Pass
10:01 · 1st Quarter
(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short middle to N.Collins for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Brinkman, Holder-K.Kroeger.
3rd & 3
0 – 7

Game Leaders

Dallas Cowboys logoDAL
HOUHouston Texans logo
D. PrescottD. Prescott QB#4 · 32/45, 335 YDS, 1 TD
335
Passing Yards
C.J. StroudC.J. Stroud QB#7 · 21/31, 347 YDS, 2 TD
347
J. WilliamsJ. Williams RB#33 · 19 CAR, 62 YDS, 3 TD
62
Rushing Yards
D. MontgomeryD. Montgomery RB#32 · 10 CAR, 24 YDS
24
C. LambC. Lamb WR#88 · 17 REC, 189 YDS, 1 TD
189
Receiving Yards
N. CollinsN. Collins WR#12 · 7 REC, 118 YDS, 2 TD
118
Q. WilliamsQ. Williams DT#92 · 1
1
Sacks
J. HansenJ. Hansen LB#35 · 1
1
M. HookerM. Hooker S#24 · 7
7
Tackles
J. HansenJ. Hansen LB#35 · 12
12

Player Box Score

Dallas Cowboys logoDallas Cowboys
PlayerC/ATTYDSAVGTDINTSACKSQBRRTG
Dak PrescottDak Prescott#4
32/453357.4103-1185.399.8
Houston Texans logoHouston Texans
PlayerC/ATTYDSAVGTDINTSACKSQBRRTG
C.J. StroudC.J. Stroud#7
21/3134711.2202-1254.8126.7
Dallas Cowboys logoDallas Cowboys
PlayerCARYDSAVGTDLONG
Javonte WilliamsJavonte Williams#33
19623.3313
Tyler GoodsonTyler Goodson#32
3124.0010
Dak PrescottDak Prescott#4
273.506
CeeDee LambCeeDee Lamb#88
1-6-6.00-6
Houston Texans logoHouston Texans
PlayerCARYDSAVGTDLONG
David MontgomeryDavid Montgomery#32
10242.406
Woody MarksWoody Marks#4
6223.719
C.J. StroudC.J. Stroud#7
2126.009
Jaylin NoelJaylin Noel#13
144.004
Dallas Cowboys logoDallas Cowboys
PlayerRECYDSAVGTDLONGTGTS
CeeDee LambCeeDee Lamb#88
1718911.113021
George PickensGeorge Pickens#3
27537.50533
Ryan FlournoyRyan Flournoy#19
4379.30195
Javonte WilliamsJavonte Williams#33
5214.2095
Jake FergusonJake Ferguson#87
3113.7074
Hunter LuepkeHunter Luepke#30
122.0021
Brevyn Spann-FordBrevyn Spann-Ford#89
000.0001
Jonathan MingoJonathan Mingo#18
000.0002
Tyler GoodsonTyler Goodson#32
000.0001
Houston Texans logoHouston Texans
PlayerRECYDSAVGTDLONGTGTS
Nico CollinsNico Collins#12
711816.92458
Jaylin NoelJaylin Noel#13
38528.30523
Xavier HutchinsonXavier Hutchinson#19
34615.30265
Kayshon BoutteKayshon Boutte#14
33612.00214
Cade StoverCade Stover#8
12020.00201
David MontgomeryDavid Montgomery#32
0190.00190
Brevin JordanBrevin Jordan#9
11313.00131
Dalton SchultzDalton Schultz#86
294.5072
Foster MoreauFoster Moreau#87
111.0011
Woody MarksWoody Marks#4
000.0001
Dallas Cowboys logoDallas Cowboys
PlayerTOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HTSTD
Malik HookerMalik Hooker#24
7500200
Caleb DownsCaleb Downs#13
7500000
Dee WintersDee Winters#53
5200010
Reddy StewardReddy Steward#27
4400000
Quinnen WilliamsQuinnen Williams#92
4212010
Kenny ClarkKenny Clark#97
4100010
DaRon BlandDaRon Bland#26
3300000
Ameer SpeedAmeer Speed#23
3200000
Donovan EzeiruakuDonovan Ezeiruaku#6
3100000
Brevyn Spann-FordBrevyn Spann-Ford#89
3000000
Hunter LuepkeHunter Luepke#30
3000000
Rashan GaryRashan Gary#7
2211020
Shemar JamesShemar James#50
2200000
Otito OgbonniaOtito Ogbonnia#91
2100000
Alijah ClarkAlijah Clark#11
2100000
LT OvertonLT Overton#99
2000000
Jaishawn BarhamJaishawn Barham#55
1100000
Malachi LawrenceMalachi Lawrence#57
1100000
Elijah GarciaElijah Garcia#93
1000000
Markquese BellMarkquese Bell#14
1000000
Justin BarronJustin Barron#45
1000000
Houston Texans logoHouston Texans
PlayerTOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HTSTD
Jake HansenJake Hansen#35
12712010
Reed BlankenshipReed Blankenship#6
11500000
Jalen PitreJalen Pitre#5
9701100
Kamari LassiterKamari Lassiter#3
8700200
Calen BullockCalen Bullock#2
8400000
Will Anderson Jr.Will Anderson Jr.#51
530.51050
Tommy TogiaiTommy Togiai#72
5100100
Jadeveon ClowneyJadeveon Clowney#90
420.51020
Kenneth Murray Jr.Kenneth Murray Jr.#50
4100000
Cade StoverCade Stover#8
3300000
Kamari RamseyKamari Ramsey#27
2201000
Sheldon RankinsSheldon Rankins#98
2100010
Jamal HillJamal Hill#56
2100000
Danielle HunterDanielle Hunter#55
200.50010
Logan HallLogan Hall#96
2000010
Foster MoreauFoster Moreau#87
1100000
Dominique RobinsonDominique Robinson#94
1100000
Wade WoodazWade Woodaz#30
1100000
Jaden CrumedyJaden Crumedy#95
100.50010
Derek Stingley Jr.Derek Stingley Jr.#24
0000200
Dallas Cowboys logoDallas Cowboys
PlayerFGPCTLONGXPPTS
Brandon AubreyBrandon Aubrey#17
2/450.0504/410
Houston Texans logoHouston Texans
PlayerFGPCTLONGXPPTS
Ka'imi FairbairnKa'imi Fairbairn#15
3/3100.0543/312
Dallas Cowboys logoDallas Cowboys
PlayerNOYDSAVGTBIn 20LONG
Bryan AngerBryan Anger#5
211758.50260
Houston Texans logoHouston Texans
PlayerNOYDSAVGTBIn 20LONG
Kai KroegerKai Kroeger#38
420852.00156
Dallas Cowboys logoDallas Cowboys
PlayerNOYDSAVGLONGTD
KaVontae TurpinKaVontae Turpin#9
514729.4480
Houston Texans logoHouston Texans
PlayerNOYDSAVGLONGTD
Jaylin NoelJaylin Noel#13
410626.5530
Tremon SmithTremon Smith#11
35518.3210
Dallas Cowboys logoDallas Cowboys
PlayerNOYDSAVGLONGTD
KaVontae TurpinKaVontae Turpin#9
44711.8160
Houston Texans logoHouston Texans
PlayerNOYDSAVGLONGTD
Jaylin NoelJaylin Noel#13
284.080

Injury Report

Dallas Cowboys logoDallas Cowboys
Drew Shelton
Drew Shelton
#67 · OT · Doubtful — Not Specified
D
DeMarvion Overshown
DeMarvion Overshown
LB · Doubtful — Strain
D
Cobie Durant
Cobie Durant
#2 · CB · Doubtful — Strain
D
Tyler Smith
Tyler Smith
#73 · G · IR-R — Surgery
IR
Jonathan Bullard
Jonathan Bullard
#90 · DT · IR — Not Specified
IR
Houston Texans logoHouston Texans
Jaylin Smith
Jaylin Smith
#22 · CB · IR — Strain
IR
Azeez Al-Shaair
Azeez Al-Shaair
LB · Questionable — Not Specified
Q
Tank Dell
Tank Dell
#1 · WR · IR-R — Surgery — Left
IR
Jaden Crumedy
Jaden Crumedy
#95 · DT · Questionable — Not Specified
Q
Kenneth Murray Jr.
Kenneth Murray Jr.
#50 · LB · Questionable — Not Specified
Q

Head-to-Head

Dallas Cowboys logoDAL
Last 5 Games
HOUHouston Texans logo
10
NFL Wk 11
FINAL
11/18/24
▸34
27◂
NFL Wk 14
FINAL
12/11/22
23
16
NFL Wk 5
FINAL
10/7/18
▸19
20◂
NFL Wk 5
FINAL
10/5/14
17
27◂
NFL Wk 3
FINAL
9/26/10
13

Division Standings

National Football Conference — NFC East

TeamWLTPctPFPAHomeAwayStrk
Giants310.7508279———
Eagles220.5007593———
Cowboys220.500122112———
Commanders130.25088122———

American Football Conference — AFC South

TeamWLTPctPFPAHomeAwayStrk
Jaguars310.75010453———
Colts220.500102104———
Texans040.00084109———
Titans040.0005583———

Game Information

StageWeek 4
Season2026
KickoffSun, Oct 4, 1:00 pm
VenueReliant Stadium
LocationHouston, TX
SurfaceArtificial Turf
BroadcastFox
Attendance71,227

Roster

Cowboys
3rd in NFC East
VS
Texans
3rd in AFC South

Quarterbacks & Specialists

#4
Dak Prescott
Dak PrescottQB

Receivers & Backs

#33
Javonte Williams
Javonte WilliamsRB
#19
Ryan Flournoy
Ryan FlournoyWR
#88
CeeDee Lamb
CeeDee LambWR
#87
Jake Ferguson
Jake FergusonTE
#3
George Pickens
George PickensWR
#18
Jonathan Mingo
Jonathan MingoWR
#89
Brevyn Spann-Ford
Brevyn Spann-FordTE
#30
Hunter Luepke
Hunter LuepkeFB
#9
KaVontae Turpin
KaVontae TurpinWR

Defensive Line & Linebackers

#97
Kenny Clark
Kenny ClarkDT
#7
Rashan Gary
Rashan GaryLB
#53
Dee Winters
Dee WintersLB
#92
Quinnen Williams
Quinnen WilliamsDT
#91
Otito Ogbonnia
Otito OgbonniaDT
#45
Justin Barron
Justin BarronLB
#55
Jaishawn Barham
Jaishawn BarhamLB
#99
LT Overton
LT OvertonDT

Defensive Backs

#13
Caleb Downs
Caleb DownsS
#24
Malik Hooker
Malik HookerS
#26
DaRon Bland
DaRon BlandCB
#27
Reddy Steward
Reddy StewardCB
#14
Markquese Bell
Markquese BellS
#11
Alijah Clark
Alijah ClarkS

Other

#17
Brandon Aubrey
Brandon AubreyPK

Quarterbacks & Specialists

#7
C.J. Stroud
C.J. StroudQB

Receivers & Backs

#4
Woody Marks
Woody MarksRB
#32
David Montgomery
David MontgomeryRB
#12
Nico Collins
Nico CollinsWR
#13
Jaylin Noel
Jaylin NoelWR
#9
Brevin Jordan
Brevin JordanTE
#86
Dalton Schultz
Dalton SchultzTE
#8
Cade Stover
Cade StoverTE

Defensive Line & Linebackers

#51
Will Anderson Jr.
Will Anderson Jr.DE
#90
Jadeveon Clowney
Jadeveon ClowneyDE
#50
Kenneth Murray Jr.
Kenneth Murray Jr. QLB
#35
Jake Hansen
Jake HansenLB
#95
Jaden Crumedy
Jaden Crumedy QDT

Defensive Backs

#5
Jalen Pitre
Jalen PitreS
#3
Kamari Lassiter
Kamari LassiterCB
#6
Reed Blankenship
Reed BlankenshipS
#2
Calen Bullock
Calen BullockS
#24
Derek Stingley Jr.
Derek Stingley Jr.CB
#11
Tremon Smith
Tremon SmithCB

Other

#15
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Ka'imi FairbairnPK

Team Stats

Cowboys
3rd in NFC East
VS
Texans
3rd in AFC South

Passing

69.5
Completion Percentage
59.5
73
Completions
72
1.00
Interception Percentage
0.00
1
Interceptions
0
49
Longest Pass
35
708
Net Passing Yards
724
236.0
Net Passing Yards Per Game
241.3
105
Passing Attempts
121
6.70
Passing Touchdown %
2.50
7
Passing Touchdowns
3
107.2
Passer Rating
87.3
3
Total Sacks
10
22
Sack Yards Lost
70
7.0
Yards Per Pass Attempt
6.6
730
Passing Yards
794
1
Passing Fumbles Lost
0
3
Team Games Played
3
337.7
Yards Per Game
349.3
29.3
Total Points Per Game
18.0
88
Total Points
54
10
Total Touchdowns
6
243.3
Passing Yards Per Game
264.7
73-105
Comp-Att
72-121
3-22
Sacks-Yards Lost
10-70

Rushing

69
Rushing Attempts
71
283
Rushing Yards
254
4.1
Yards Per Rush Attempt
3.6
22
Long Rushing
18
1
20+ Yard Rushing Plays
0
3
Rushing Touchdowns
3
94.3
Rushing Yards Per Game
84.7
1
Rushing Fumbles
0
0
Rushing Fumbles Lost
0
17
Rushing 1st downs
20
3
Team Games Played
3
1,013
Total Yards
1,048
177
Total Offensive Plays
202
29.3
Total Points Per Game
18.0
88
Total Points
54
10
Total Touchdowns
6

Receiving

73
Receptions
72
101
Receiving Targets
112
730
Receiving Yards
794
730
Receiving Yards
794
7
Receiving Touchdowns
3
49
Long Reception
35
5
20+ Yard Receiving Plays
11
243.3
Receiving Yards Per Game
264.7
1
Receiving Fumbles
0
1
Receiving Fumbles Lost
0
292
Receiving Yards After Catch
286
42
Receiving First Downs
34
3
Team Games Played
3
10.0
Yards Per Reception
11.0
29.3
Total Points Per Game
18.0
88
Total Points
54
10
Total Touchdowns
6

Miscellaneous

68
Total 1st downs
65
17
Rushing 1st downs
20
42
Passing 1st downs
34
9
1st downs by penalty
11
20
Third Down Conversions
16
35
Third Down Attempts
44
57.14
3rd down %
36.36
1
Fourth Down Conversions
2
2
First Downs Attempts
7
50.00
4th down %
28.57
21
Total Penalties
18
210
Total Penalty Yards
203
4950
Possession Time Seconds
5415
25.00
Red Zone Field Goal Percentage
16.67
100.00
Red Zone Scoring Percentage
66.67
85.71
Red Zone Efficiency Percentage
57.14
75.00
Red Zone Touchdown Percentage
50.00
2
Total Takeaways
3
2
Total Giveaways
2
0
Turnover Ratio
1
1
Fumbles Lost
2
20-35
3rd down efficiency
16-44
1-2
4th down efficiency
2-7
21-210
Total-Yards
18-203

Defense

128
Solo Tackles
114
110
Assist Tackles
113
238
Total Tackles
227
2
Sacks
11
1
Sack Yards
60
14
Stuffs
10
7
Passes Defended
13
0.0
Average Interception Yards
0.0
0
Long Interception
0
0
Miscellaneous Touchdowns
0
0
Kicks Blocked
0
10
Tackles For Loss
20
3
Team Games Played
3

Defensive Interceptions

0
Interceptions
1
0
Interception Yards
0
0
Interception Touchdowns
0
0-0
INT: Total
1-0

General

2
Fumbles
4
7
Forced Fumbles
3
2
Fumbles Recovered
2
0
Fumbles Touchdowns
0
3
Games Played
3
2-1
Fumbles-Lost
4-2

Returning

10
Kick Returns
17
275
Kick Return Yards
430
27.5
Yards Per Kick Return
25.3
35
Long Kick Return
31
0
Kick Return Touchdowns
0
4
Punt Returns
4
43
Punt Return Yards
43
10.8
Yards Per Punt Return
10.8
17
Long Punt Return
17
0
Punt Return Touchdowns
0
0
Punt Return Fair Catches
4
0
Kick Return Fumbles Lost
0
0
Punt Return Fumbles Lost
0
3
Team Games Played
3
4-43
Punt: Total
4-43

Kicking

6
Field Goal Made
4
7
Field Goal Attempts
5
85.7
Field Goal Percentage
80.0
60
Long Field Goal Made
58
0
Field Goal Attempts 1-19
0
3
Field Goal Attempts 20-29
1
1
Field Goal Attempts 30-39
1
1
Field Goal Attempts 40-49
1
2
Field Goal Attempts 50+
2
8
Extra Points Made
6
9
Extra Point Attempts
6
88.9
Extra Point Percentage
100.0
0
Field Goals Made 1-19
0
3
Field Goals Made 20-29
1
1
Field Goals Made 30-39
1
1
Field Goals Made 40-49
1
1
Field Goals Made 50+
1
26
Total Kicking Points
18
3
Team Games Played
3
21
Touchback Percentage
31
18.7
Average Kickoff Return Yards
28.3
224
Kickoff Return Yards
255
12
Kickoff Returns
9
12-224
Kickoffs: Total
9-255
6-7
FG: Good-Attempts
4-5

Punting

5
Punts
14
243
Punt Yards
676
60
Long Punt
67
48.6
Gross Average Punt Yards
48.3
41.0
Net Average Punt Yards
44.4
0
Punts Blocked
0
3
Punts Inside 20
5
0
Touchbacks
0
3
Fair Catches
3
2
Punt Returns
7
38
Punt Return Yards
54
19.0
Average Punt Return Yards
7.7
3
Team Games Played
3
5-243
Punt: Total Yards
14-676

Scoring

3
Rushing Touchdowns
3
7
Receiving Touchdowns
3
0
Return Touchdowns
0
10
Total Touchdowns
6
6
Field Goals
4
8
Kick Extra Points
6
1
Total Two Point Conversions
0
88
Total Points
54
29.3
Total Points Per Game
18.0

FAQs: Cowboys vs Texans

What channel is Cowboys vs. Texans on?

FOX will broadcast Cowboys vs. Texans on Sunday, Oct. 4. The game is part of the network’s Week 4 NFL schedule and will also be available through FOX One.

What time does Cowboys vs. Texans start?

The game starts at 1:00 p.m. ET, which is 12:00 p.m. CT and 10:00 a.m. PT. It will be played Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, in Houston.

Can I stream Cowboys vs. Texans live?

You can stream the game live on FOX One. The service carries live FOX NFL games along with highlights, expert coverage, and other live and on-demand FOX programming.

Can I watch Cowboys vs. Texans without cable?

Yes. FOX One offers a way to stream Cowboys vs. Texans without a cable package. Choose a FOX One plan and use a supported device to watch the live game.

Does FOX One offer a free trial for the game?

FOX One offers a three-day free trial with its $19.99 monthly plan. That trial can be used to stream Cowboys vs. Texans on a supported device.

How much does FOX One cost?

FOX One’s basic monthly plan costs $19.99 and includes a three-day free trial. A FOX One and FOX Nation bundle costs $24.99 per month, while another sports package costs $39.99 per month.

How can out-of-market fans watch Cowboys vs. Texans?

NFL Sunday Ticket will carry Cowboys vs. Texans for viewers outside the local market. Sunday Ticket is intended for NFL games that are not available on a viewer’s local TV station.

Can I listen to the Cowboys radio broadcast?

The Cowboys’ radio call will be available on 105.3 The Fan, KRLD-FM. Live home, away, and national radio calls are also available through the NFL App, though an online subscription may be required.

Where is Cowboys vs. Texans being played?

The game will be played at Reliant Stadium in Houston. The stadium was formerly called NRG Stadium and is the home of the Houston Texans.

Is Cowboys vs. Texans a regular-season game?

Yes. This is a Week 4 game in the 2026 NFL regular season. Houston is the home team, with Dallas making the trip to Reliant Stadium for the Sunday afternoon matchup.