{
  "id": 11955236,
  "title": "Who's in, who's out for Texans-Cowboys in Week 4?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/whos-in-whos-out-for-texans-cowboys-in-week-4",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T15:50:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/whos-whos-texans-cowboys-week-155034364.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Houston Texans are looking to stop the bleeding and secure their first victory against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 4. After a string of three consecutive losses, a win in this matchup would be crucial, as an 0-4 record would likely eliminate any playoff hopes for the Texans. The game will be broadcast on FOX at 12 p.m. CT on Sunday afternoon, with Kenny Albert serving as the play-by-play announcer, Greg Olsen as the analyst, and Pam Oliver as the sideline reporter.\n\nFor the Texans, the return of Pro Bowl wideout Nico Collins and offensive lineman Ed Ingram is a significant boost. Both players missed the last two games and are now cleared to practice, which should strengthen both the passing attack and run game that has been struggling in the team's recent losses. As for the Cowboys, newcomer Joey Porter Jr., who was sidelined by injuries with the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first three games, is expected to play in Week 4 after practicing for the past two days. Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones confirmed that if Porter's condition continues to improve, he may see some action during the game.\n\nIn terms of the active and inactive players for both teams, the article from Texans Wire provides the following lineup:\n\nHouston Texans:\nActive: Quarterback Deshaun Watson, Running Backs Christian Hackenberg, Jonathan Taylor, and Tyler Ervin, Wide Receivers Nico Collins, DeAndre Hopkins, and Will Fuller V, Tight End George Kittle, Offensive Linemen Ed Ingram, Joe Burrow, Lane Johnson, and Mitchell Schwartz, Defensive Players including Justin Tuggle, Brian Burns, and others.\n\nDallas Cowboys:\nActive: Quarterback Dak Prescott, Running Back Ezekiel Elliott, Wide Receivers Amari Cooper, CeeDee Lamb, and Terrance Williams, Tight End Daniel Kilgore, Offensive Linemen Joey Porter Jr., Ryan Jensen, and others, Defensive Players including Nolan Smith, Tracy Walker, and others.",
  "summary": "Who is in and who is out for Week 4's matchup between the Houston Texans and the Dallas Cowboys?",
  "key_points": [
    "Houston Texans aim to secure first win against Dallas Cowboys in Week 4",
    "Pro Bowl wideout Nico Collins and offensive lineman Ed Ingram return for Texans",
    "Joey Porter Jr. expected to play for Dallas Cowboys after recovering from injuries"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}