The Dallas Cowboys will face the Houston Texans on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Reliant Stadium in Houston. The Texans enter the game with an 0-3 record, while the Cowboys hold a 1-2 record.

Last week, Houston lost to Indianapolis by a score of 19-17. The Texans are currently averaging 18.0 points per game and allowing 25.0 points per game. Dallas is coming off a 34-31 loss to Baltimore. The Cowboys have been scoring an average of 29.3 points per game while conceding 27.3.

The betting line favors Houston by 3 points, with a total of 48 points set for the game. The moneyline is -159 for the Texans and +135 for the Cowboys.

Key players to watch include Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud, who has thrown for 794 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions through three games. He is seventh in the league in passing yards. His offensive line faces a Cowboys defense that has recorded only two sacks this season. Houston's offense ranks 10th in passing yards per game.

For Houston's defense, Will Anderson Jr. has emerged as a pass-rushing threat, recording 4.0 sacks through three weeks, tied for second most in the league, along with 18 tackles. Despite Dallas protecting quarterback Dak Prescott well, allowing only three sacks in three games, Anderson's ability to pressure the quarterback will be a key matchup.

Dak Prescott has passed for 730 yards and seven touchdowns this season, tied for fifth most touchdown passes in the NFL. Dallas's offense converts 57.1% of its third downs, the second-best rate in the league, while Houston's defense allows opponents to convert 36.4% on third down.

Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has been a primary target, with 20 catches for 309 yards and three touchdowns in three games. He is fourth in the league in receiving yards. Houston's defense has given up yardage without forcing many turnovers, allowing 75 points through three games while recording just one interception. Lamb is averaging over 100 receiving yards per game.

The game is scheduled to kick off at 1:00 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on FOX. It can also be streamed on FOX One.