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The Dallas Cowboys desperately needed a win after last week’s heartbreaking loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
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They got one Sunday but it certainly wasn’t easy.
Dallas erased a 16-6 halftime deficit before falling behind again late, ultimately rallying for a 34-30 victory over the Houston Texans. Dak Prescott found CeeDee Lamb for the game-winning 12-yard touchdown with 40 seconds remaining, moving the Cowboys to 2-2 on the season.
Here are three of the biggest takeaways from Dallas’ wild Week 4 victory.
CeeDee Lamb is still the Cowboys’ difference maker
At this point, it is difficult to overstate how important Lamb is to Dallas’ offense.
The star receiver delivered one of the best performances of his career Sunday, catching 17 passes for 189 yards and the game-winning touchdown. His 17 receptions were a career high, and he consistently gave Prescott a reliable target whenever the Cowboys needed to move the football.
Lamb saved his biggest play for the biggest moment.
After Houston reclaimed a 30-27 lead with just over two minutes remaining, Prescott led an 11-play, 74-yard drive. The quarterback eventually went back to Lamb, who hauled in the 12-yard touchdown with 40 seconds left.
Dallas has plenty of offensive weapons, but when the game is on the line, Lamb remains the player the Cowboys can trust to make something happen.
Javonte Williams is becoming a major part of the offense
Lamb wasn’t the only Cowboy who took over after halftime.
Running back Javonte Williams scored three touchdowns, with all three coming in the second half. His production gave Dallas the balance it needed after the offense managed only six points before halftime.
Williams finished with 19 carries for 62 yards, but his impact went beyond his rushing total. Dallas repeatedly trusted him around the goal line, and he delivered every time.
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The Cowboys scored 28 second-half points after struggling to generate much offensively in the opening two quarters. That type of second-half adjustment is encouraging for a Dallas team that has shown flashes of explosiveness but has struggled to maintain consistency.
If Williams continues to provide a reliable presence in the running game and red zone, it could make life considerably easier for Prescott and Lamb.
Dallas finally finished a close game
Perhaps the biggest takeaway is simply that the Cowboys found a way to win when everything was on the line.
Just one week after blowing a late opportunity against Baltimore, Dallas faced another pressure-packed situation Sunday. Houston took a 30-27 lead with roughly two and a half minutes remaining, putting the Cowboys in a familiar position.
This time, Dallas responded.
Prescott orchestrated the decisive drive, Lamb delivered the winning catch and the defense held on to prevent Houston from answering.
The Cowboys still have plenty to clean up. Houston gained 397 yards, and Dallas struggled badly during portions of the first half. But the response matters.
Dallas is now 2-2, and Sunday’s comeback could give the Cowboys something they desperately needed after the Ravens loss. They needed proof that they can make the critical plays late and actually finish the job.
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This story was originally published October 4, 2026 at 2:43 PM.