The Dallas Cowboys are struggling to fix a defense that ranks 30th in total yards allowed and has zero interceptions. Heading into a Week 4 matchup against the Houston Texans this Sunday, Jerry Jones’ 1-2 franchise desperately needs a spark. Right after trading for defensive back Joey Porter Jr. to help the secondary, the team’s […]
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A look back at the history between the Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Texans ahead of their matchup in Week 4 of the 2026 NFL season.
The Dallas Cowboys' injured and struggling secondary will now face a bigger test against the Houston Texans, who will get a healthy WR back in Nico Collins.
It is early. It is early. It is early. That is the caveat with this discussion. That being said, the Houston Texans’ recent 0-3 start wasn’t on a lot of bingo cards. As such, you are starting to hear a few rumblings about job security. While others like the Bucs, Jets and Commanders have coaches […]
The Dallas Cowboys' porous run defense may finally get a reprieve against a weak Houston Texans rushing attack in Week 4 of the 2026 NFL season.
Joey Porter Jr. is now a Dallas Cowboy, and his debut for them team will likely happen on Sunday against the Texans. The addition allows the Cowboys to do some maneuvering in their secondary, which means Caleb Downs might move around more. Dallas has worked all week about correcting the communication mistakes they had in […]
The latest Cowboys news includes Jerry Jones talking about making more trades, Joey Porter Jr.'s status, and a roundup of notable Texans and Cowboys injuries.
Texans WR Nico Collins cleared to play Sunday vs Cowboys after hamstring injury forced two-game absence. Full participant in Friday practice.
The Dallas Cowboys will enter Sunday’s Week 4 matchup against the Houston Texans with a new defensive back on the field. Joey Porter Jr. is back to health and is available to make his debut with his new team. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the news on Friday. “New Cowboys CB Joey Porter Jr. is poised […]
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As I’ve had time to sit with Sunday’s result, I feel pretty much the same way as I did when the clock hit zero. Yes, the Colts finally won a game, but they won a game in a way that they haven’t in a long time. Ugly vs. a good team. The Anthony Richardson era […]
Our prediction for the Dallas Cowboys offensive and defensive impact player last week didn’t quite pan out as we hoped. George Pickens had a solid game, however, not all that impactful. The same can be said for Quinnen Williams on the defensive side of the ball. We’re hoping our predictions for this week’s impactful players […]
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Joey Porter Jr. carries no injury designation into Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans. The former Pittsburgh […]
Broncos Broncos released WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey. Cardinals Cardinals signed C Kingsley Eguakun to the practice squad. Giants Giants released T Darian Kinnard from the practice squad. Giants signed C Kendrick Green to the practice squad. Rams Rams waived WR Xavier Smith. Texans Texans placed RB British Brooks on injured reserve.
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Dallas Cowboys cornerback Joey Porter Jr., who arrived in town after the Pittsburgh Steelers traded him on Wednesday, looks set to make his debut Sunday at the Houston Texans as he continues to work his way onto the field from a back injury.
Per the NFL Transactions wire, the Houston Texans hosted seven offensive players for tryouts on Friday, including RB Jaret Patterson. The full list includes: QB Connor Bazelak WR Shedrick Jackson RB Terrell Jennings WR Nick Nash RB Jaret Patterson WR Justin Shorter WR Jalen Walthall Patterson, 27, was a three-year starter at Buffalo, and the […]
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The Dallas Cowboys have the Houston Texans this weekend in an early slot, and could drastically change their fortunes by taking care of business this weekend. As for those who will be present and on the field in uniform Sunday, here is your final injury report of the week. Dallas has ruled out DeMarvion Overshown […]
The Houston Texans have been without Nico Collins for the past two games, as he’s been dealing with a hamstring injury. With a Week 4 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys on the horizon, it sounds like his return is finally coming to fruition. In the Texans’ latest injury report, the 27-year-old wide receiver was listed […]
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The Dallas Cowboys will be facing the Houston Texans in Week 4, and there’s a chance they could be getting their new addition on the field for the matchup. Joey Porter Jr., who the Cowboys traded for just a few days ago, hasn’t played a game this season because of a back injury, but there’s […]
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According to Aaron Wilson, the Texans placed FB British Brooks on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury on Friday. He’ll miss a minimum of four games on injured reserve. Brooks, 26, originally signed with the Texans as an undrafted free agent out of North Carolina in 2024. He’s in the final year of a […]
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Every week, we’ll examine the numbers behind the next opponent on the schedule. We’ll look at historical data points as well as more recent numbers. At the end, we’ll add it all up to see what Dallas needs to do to secure a win and which team may have the edge. The history The very […]
Cowboys vs Texans kicks off Sunday, Oct. 4 at 1 p.m. ET on FOX. See the stats, injuries and Joey Porter Jr.'s status as Dallas visits winless Houston.
Many of us had this Week 4 matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans circled on our calendar. This was supposed to be an interstate rivalry between two teams with Super Bowl aspirations this year, but so far both the Cowboys and Texans have fallen way below expectations by getting off to disappointing starts. […]
The Dallas Cowboys must do these three things to walk out of Houston with a victory against a desperate Texans team.
The Dallas Cowboys have faced a gauntlet of defensive-minded head coaches to start the 2026 season, and twice in the span of the next week, this trend will continue. For a Cowboys team with a deeply talented and experienced offense, the way they’ve struggled at times to protect a defense that needs time to learn […]
Every week, we’re digging into the trenches, because that’s where the real action happens. We shine the spotlight on the Dallas Cowboys offensive line, who’s holding it down, who’s opening holes for the running backs, and who’s keeping Dak Prescott clean. Let’s get to it. Trench Dashboard Here are the Cowboys offensive line metrics for […]