Dak Prescott reports hand injury is not serious after hit from Texans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 9:33 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Dak Prescott sustained a right hand injury during the Cowboys' matchup against the Texans on October 4, 2026. Prescott was sacked three times and hit 12 times, with a notable pressure from Jadeveon Clowney. He indicated after the game that he was "perfectly fine", despite a wrap on his hand. The Cowboys emerged victorious with a 34-31 score, highlighted by Prescott's touchdown pass to CeeDee Lamb in the final minute. Prescott also tied Roger Staubach for the second-highest regular-season wins in franchise history.
- •Dak Prescott suffered a hand injury from a cleat during the game.
- •The Cowboys defeated the Texans 34-31.
- •Prescott threw a game-winning touchdown to CeeDee Lamb.
- •He reported feeling 'perfectly fine' postgame.
- 9:33 PMYahoo Sports — Dak Prescott took a cleat to his throwing hand, but says he's "perfectly fine"
"Dak Prescott was sacked three times and hit 12 with Texans pass rusher Will Anderson Jr. living in the Cowboys' backfield.
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