Dallas Cowboys prepare for crucial matchup against Houston Texans in Week 4
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 11:38 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys face the Houston Texans in a Week 4 NFL matchup on October 8, 2026. The Texans, sitting at 0-3, are desperate to avoid sinking further, coming off three home losses. Dallas, riding momentum from back-to-back 30-point performances, aims to exploit Houston’s struggling pass defense, ranked 26th in the league. The Texans will be missing key linebackers Azeez Al-Shaair and Henry To’oTo’o, which may benefit the Cowboys’ offensive game plan. Both teams seek to gain traction as the season progresses.
- •Kickoff scheduled for October 8, 2026.
- •Texans have lost three home games and seek a win.
- •Cowboys offense has recorded back-to-back 30-point games.
- •Texans' pass defense ranks 26th, allowing nearly 240 yards per game.
- •Cowboys will benefit from missing Texans linebackers Al-Shaair and To’oTo’o.
- 11:38 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys vs Texans: 3 reasons to love the Week 4 matchup
"Three reasons for the Dallas Cowboys to love the Week 4 matchup with the Houston Texans.
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