Cowboys narrowly avoid second straight loss against Texans in Week 4
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 8:56 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys secured a late victory over the Houston Texans on October 5, 2026, preventing a second consecutive heartbreaking loss. With the Cowboys trailing by three points, Dak Prescott orchestrated a critical drive. The Texans nearly pulled off a last-second win with a Hail Mary attempt, but Dalton Schultz's attempt was incomplete. This game followed a tough loss to the Baltimore Ravens, raising scrutiny on the Cowboys' decision-making. The Cowboys' defense faced criticism for their hail mary strategy, allowing too many receivers in coverage.
- •Cowboys defeat Texans 20-17 on October 5, 2026.
- •Dak Prescott led a crucial drive to win the game.
- •Texans had a chance to score on a final Hail Mary attempt.
- •Dalton Schultz nearly caught the pass but it fell incomplete.
- •Cowboys move to 2-2, following a loss to the Ravens.
- 8:56 AMYahoo Sports — How Cowboys narrowly escaped a second straight, devastating loss
"The Dallas Cowboys escaped Week 4 with a win over the Houston Texans, but they came extremely close to a heartbreaking second straight loss.
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