Texans fall to Cowboys 34-30 in competitive matchup
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Last updated Oct 4, 2026
The Houston Texans lost 34-30 to the Dallas Cowboys on October 4, 2026, dropping their record to 0-4. C.J. Stroud had a strong performance, completing 21 of 31 passes for 347 yards and two touchdowns. Despite an early lead, the Texans' defense struggled in the second half, allowing Dak Prescott to lead three touchdown drives. The Texans' lack of running game continued to plague them, managing just 46 rushing yards. The team faces challenges in discipline, committing 13 penalties during the game, which hampered their efforts to secure a win.
- •Texans drop to 0-4 after loss to Cowboys.
- •C.J. Stroud throws for 347 yards and two touchdowns.
- •Dallas scores three touchdowns in the second half.
- •Texans manage only 46 rushing yards in the game.
- •Team commits 13 penalties, affecting game momentum.
- 10:40 PMYahoo Sports — Texans Report Card: Grading the performance in Houston's Week 4 loss to Cowboys
- 9:32 PMYahoo Sports — Texans report card: Grading Houston's 34-30 loss to the Dallas Cowboys
"Who would have thought the Houston Texans lived in a world where the offense would be doing enough to win games, but the defense would be coming up short.
"The Texans' defense couldn't stop Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys in the second half of a 34-30 loss.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 10:40 PMTexans Report Card: Grading the performance in Houston's Week 4 loss to Cowboys
Who would have thought the Houston Texans lived in a world where the offense would be doing enough to win games, but the defense would be coming up short.
- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 9:32 PMTexans report card: Grading Houston's 34-30 loss to the Dallas Cowboys
The Texans' defense couldn't stop Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys in the second half of a 34-30 loss.
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