WEEK 4
SUNDAY, OCT 4, 2026 · 1:00 PM ET
RELIANT STADIUM

WHERE THIS
MATCHUP TILTS.

DALLAS
TDSNAP OVERALL
37
VS
TDSNAP OVERALL
66
HOUSTON
#2
2025 offense
27.7 pts/G · away
#2
2025 defense
17.4 pts allowed/G · home
16.6
QB fantasy pts/G
Dak Prescott · PPR
2-1 · 0-3
Preseason record
25.0 vs 13.3 pts/G
soon

TDSNAP MATCHUP FIELD

FIVE SIGNALS. TWO TEAMS. A CLEARER PICTURE.
How TDSNAP Signals Work →THE GAP IS THE STORY →
COWBOYS
83
ATTACK
EXPLOSIVE PLAYMAKING
42
5
DEFENSE
STOPS CREATE OPPORTUNITY
94
37
FORM
RECENT TRAJECTORY
55
75
BURST
SPEED CHANGES GAMES
28
45
FINISH
RED ZONE EXECUTION
4
TEXANS
The field tells the story.

MATCHUP EDGE

COMBINING ALL FIVE SIGNALS.
ONLY +9 — TOO CLOSE TO CALL?
Slight edge: TEXANS +9
Five signals. One matchup.

BIGGEST CONTRAST

THIS IS THE SWING SPOT.
COWBOYS
FINISH RESISTANCE
96
VS
TEXANS
FINISH
4
GAP
+92

TEXANS has been sharper in the red zone than COWBOYS's ability to close drives. Scoring chances may convert at a higher rate.

DEFENSE VS POSITION

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2025 season · fantasy pts allowed
POS
COWBOYS
TEXANS
ADJ
ADJ
QB
#1
#30
23.9
13.1
RB
#3
#22
26.6
20.0
WR
#1
#30
42.0
24.8
TE
#17
#25
13.4
11.5

PRESEASON

2026 exhibition
PTS/G25.0
ALLOWED15.7
  • WK 1W17-7@ SEA
  • WK 2W34-13@ ARI
  • WK 3L24-27vs NO
PTS/G13.3
ALLOWED21.7
  • WK 1L7-27vs LAC
  • WK 2L20-22vs LV
  • WK 3L13-16@ CAR

TEAM COMPARISON

KEY STATS. REAL CONTEXT.
STAT (PER GAME)
COWBOYS
TEXANS
Points Per Game
27.7
23.8
Total Yards / Game
391.9
327.0
Pass Yards / Game
266.3
218.1
Rush Yards / Game
125.6
108.9
Third Down %
41.1%
37.2%
Red Zone %
56.9%
46.3%

ROSTER READY

WHO'S REALLY AVAILABLE.
DEPTH DECIDES THE 4TH QUARTER
EliteStrongGoodThinDepleted
ROSTER READY
1 starter out
0 questionable
See Injury Report →
84
READY
EliteStrongGoodThinDepleted
ROSTER READY
2 starters out
0 questionable
See Injury Report →
76
CAUTION

MATCHUP PULSE

FORM
DAL37
HOU55
HEALTH
DAL89
HOU90
REST
DAL14D
HOU14D
BIGGEST EDGEFINISH +92 HOU

TEXANS has been sharper in the red zone than COWBOYS's ability to close drives. Scoring chances may convert at a higher rate.

MATCHUP PULSE

FORM3755
HEALTH8990
REST14D — 14D
FINISH +92 HOU

TEXANS has been sharper in the red zone than COWBOYS's ability to close drives. Scoring chances may convert at a higher rate.

WHAT TO WATCH

KEY STORYLINES FOR WEEK 4.
WHO BREAKS ONE OPEN?
1
SIGNAL: BURST
FINISH RESISTANCE

The model's biggest swing spot is finish resistance — watch it early.

HIGH
2
SIGNAL: FINISH
Red Zone Finish

Both offenses move the ball. Execution in the red zone matters.

HIGH
3
SIGNAL: DEPTH
Roster Ready

Which team's depth holds up — COWBOYS (READY) or TEXANS (CAUTION)?

SWING
EVEN SERIES — ANYONE'S GAME

PREVIOUS MEETINGS

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RECENT HISTORY BETWEEN THESE RIVALS.
DATE
WINNER
SCORE
SITE
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KEY PLAYERS

WHO CHANGES THE GAME.
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COWBOYS
TEXANS
C.J. Stroud headshot
C.J. Stroud
QB SCORE
121
LEADER. PLAYMAKER. DIFFERENCE MAKER.
Davis Mills headshot
Davis Mills
IMPACT SCORE
111
LEADER. PLAYMAKER. DIFFERENCE MAKER.