A Dramatic Fourth-Quarter Finish
The Dallas Cowboys secured a 34-30 victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Reliant Stadium. The game featured a significant shift in momentum, with Dallas trailing by ten points entering the final quarter before mounting a decisive rally.
CeeDee Lamb provided the winning blow with a 12-yard touchdown reception from Dak Prescott, capping off a high-scoring affair that drew an attendance of 71,227.
Early Houston Lead and Field Goal Battles
Houston established an early advantage, taking a 10-3 lead after the first quarter. Nico Collins scored on a seven-yard pass from C.J. Stroud, and Ka'imi Fairbairn added a 51-yard field goal.
The second quarter was defined by special teams, as both teams traded field goals to keep the score close. Fairbairn connected from 39 and 54 yards, while Brandon Aubrey responded from 39 and 50 yards. The Texans entered the halftime break leading 16-6.
Dallas Takes Control in the Second Half
The third quarter saw the first touchdowns of the second half. Javonte Williams rushed for an eight-yard score, cutting the deficit to 16-13. However, Stroud and Collins reconnected on a 22-yard strike to extend Houston's lead to 23-13. Williams then added another touchdown on a one-yard run, bringing the Cowboys within reach at 20-23.
Final Records and Performance
In the fourth quarter, Williams scored again on a two-yard rush to make it 27-23. Woody Marks responded with a six-yard rushing touchdown for Houston, tying the game at 30-30. The decisive play came when Prescott found Lamb for the winning score.
Stroud finished with 347 passing yards and two touchdowns on 21 of 31 completions. Collins caught seven passes for 118 yards and two scores. Prescott completed 32 of 45 passes for 335 yards and one touchdown.
Williams rushed for 62 yards and three touchdowns on 19 carries. The win improves Dallas to 2-2, while Houston drops to 0-4.
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