Houston Texans lose close game to Dallas Cowboys, fall to 0-4

The Houston Texans suffered a 34-30 loss to the Dallas Cowboys at Reliant Stadium on October 4, 2026. Despite offensive contributions from C.J. Stroud and Nico Collins, the Texans could not secure the win, extending their current losing streak to four games. They allowed the Cowboys to score the decisive points in the final moments of the match, revealing ongoing difficulties with defensive execution. Head coach DeMeco Ryans expressed disappointment with the defense's inability to close games and noted the need for significant changes moving forward.

• 1:13 AMYahoo Sports — Houston Texans' loss to Dallas Cowboys made one thing clear: This team just isn't good