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David Montgomery, Nico Collins Projected Fantasy Points in Week 4 vs. Cowboys

The Houston Texans are entering Week 4 in desperation mode. The team was expected to challenge for the AFC South crown and perhaps even contend in 2026, but nothing has gone according to plan.

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This Sunday afternoon will feature the Texas showdown as Dallas Cowboys visit the Houston Texans on with kickoff set for 1 p.m. ET at Reliant Stadium in Houston.

David Montgomery News / TWSN / October 3

David Montgomery’s Week 4 Fantasy Ceiling Comes With a Major Warning

When the Houston Texans give David Montgomery the chance to make an impact to sustain drives, he has shown the ability to do so. Just look back at his three-touchdown performance in Week 1, but the Texans need to get back to relying on Montgomery if they want to see their offensive production get back on track.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / October 3

Texans' Derek Stingley Reacts to Matchup vs. Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb, Pickens

Even if their combined record of 1-5 to start the new NFL season may not show it all too well, the Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys will have a ton of star talent gracing the field in this Sunday's Week 4 contest.

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 3

Predicting Texans Starting lineup and Depth Chart vs Cowboys for NFL Week 4

The Houston Texans and the Dallas Cowboys enter Week 4 from very different spots in the standings. Houston is 0-3, while Dallas is 1-2. The Texans are in fact searching for their first win, while the Cowboys are trying to get back to .500 after a disappointing Week 3 loss.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 3

7 Texans Players to Watch vs. Cowboys as Houston Looks to Escape 0-3

The Houston Texans have a big Week 4 game vs. the Dallas Cowboys right around the corner. After falling to an 0-3 hole following the first three weeks of the regular season, the Texans now have their backs against the wall here against the Cowboys with all eyes looking towards their first win of the year coming this weekend.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / October 3

3 Texans Predictions for How Week 4 vs. Cowboys Plays Out

The Houston Texans have a pivotal Week 4 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys on tap for this weekend. It's undoubtedly the Texans' most important game of the season thus far.

Houston Texans News / Field Level Media / October 2

WR Nico Collins set to return for Texans, Joey Porter Jr. may go for Cowboys

Houston Texans standout receiver Nico Collins was a full practice participant on Friday and is set to play in Sunday's home game against the Dallas Cowboys.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 2

Texans Worked Out Seven Offensive Players

Per the NFL Transactions wire, the Houston Texans hosted seven offensive players for tryouts on Friday, including RB Jaret Patterson. The full list includes:

Nico Collins News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 2

Texans’ Nico Collins officially off injury report before Cowboys clash

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.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

British Brooks News / Houston Texans on SI / October 2

Texans Announce New Injury That Explains Dare Ogunbowale Signing

The Houston Texans are dealing with a new injury in their running back room that might have a little bit to do with their latest signing of Dare Ogunbowale.

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 2

ESPN Analyst Breaks Down Key Aspects of Texans' Week 4 Game vs. Cowboys

Houston Texans enter Week 4 with its season already under pressure. They sit at 0-3 after a 19-17 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, and their offense has managed only 54 points through three games.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / October 2

Texans' 3 Biggest Matchups vs. Cowboys That Could Decide Week 4

The Houston Texans have a pivotal Week 4 battle against the Dallas Cowboys on the horizon; one that could really define their season as they head into this one at a lowly 0-3 record.

Nico Collins News / TWSN / October 2

Nico Collins’ Potential Return Will Be the Spark the Houston Texans Desperately Need

The Houston Texans, shockingly, sit at 0-3 to start the 2026 NFL season and are searching for any way possible to get out of this hole they find themselves in early on.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 1

Texans’ Will Anderson Jr. injury upgrade puts false alarm on Week 4 ankle injury

The Houston Texans are currently gearing up for their Week 4 game at home against the Dallas Cowboys. The Texans are looking to pick up their first win of the season in this one, having lost this past week on the road vs the Indianapolis Colts and dropping to 0-3.

NFL News / Field Level Media / October 1

Optimistic Texans strive to ignite offense vs. Cowboys

Excuse the Houston Texans if they aren't panicking over an 0-3 start, since they started the same way last season and ended up participating in two playoff games.

Noah Whittington News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 1

Texans RB Noah Whittington Suffers Torn Quad

Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports Texans RB Noah Whittington suffered a torn quadriceps in practice this week and is expected to be out for the rest of the year.

Houston Texans News / TWSN / September 30

Woody Marks Is Giving the Houston Texans a Reason to Rethink Their Backfield

There could be a bit of a running back shift happening for the Houston Texans ahead of Week 4. According to ESPN’s Dan Graziano he thinks Woody Marks will

C.J. Stroud News / Athlon Sports / September 30

Houston Texans Are Asking Too Much of Their Quarterback

The Houston Texans are asking quarterback C.J. Stroud to solve too many problems at once, and Locked On Texans host John Hickman believes simplifying the offense is the clearest route out of the team’s three-game slide.

Houston Texans News / Field Level Media / September 30

Texans WR Nico Collins (hamstring) returns to practice

Houston Texans standout wide receiver Nico Collins participated in practice on Wednesday after missing his team's last two games due to a hamstring injury.

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / September 30

Texans DT Mario Edwards Jr. Placed On IR With Torn ACL

The Texans have placed defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr. on injured reserve, the team announced. To take Edwards’ roster spot, the Texans signed defensive end Chris Braswell from their practice squad.

Houston Texans News / EssentiallySports / September 29

Texans HC DeMeco Ryans Makes Final Decision on Replacing OC After CJ Stroud Seemingly Shaded Nick Caley After Loss

The Houston Texans are in a whirlwind of chaos, with the team standing at 0-3 after their 19-17 loss against the Indianapolis Colts. But despite the setback, head coach DeMeco Ryans is in no mood to divide the team after an opinion from star quarterback CJ Stroud about the team’s offensive display (or lack thereof) under coordinator Nick Caley.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 28

NFL Week 3 panic meter: Chargers have broken the scale

We're already through three weeks of the 2026 NFL season, meaning we have a big enough sample size to begin to panic about some underperforming teams and players around the league.

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C.J. Stroud News / Yardbarker / September 27

Texans have overcome 0-3 starts before, but can they do it again?

The Houston Texans entered the 2026 season with legitimate Super Bowl aspirations. But after Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, there is absolutely nothing about them that looks like a Super Bowl contender, at least offensively, and they now find themselves in an 0-3 hole.

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Nick Chubb News / Yardbarker / September 25

Nick Chubb reveals his favorite memory from legendary Browns career

Nick Chubb is already a Cleveland Browns legend at the age of 30. The running back is back in Northeast Ohio on Friday as he officially retires as a member of the organization.

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