{
  "id": 12868736,
  "title": "Cowboys Move Up in NFL Power Rankings After Week 4 Win: Where Do They Rank Now?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/cowboys-move-up-in-nfl-power-rankings-after-week-4-win-where-do-they",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T12:39:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cowboys-move-nfl-power-rankings-123912385.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Dallas Cowboys have climbed in the latest NFL power rankings following a hard-fought Week 4 win against the Houston Texans. After entering the season with questions about consistency and NFC strength, the Cowboys improved to 3-1 with a 34-30 victory. Washington showed resilience throughout, answering Houston's biggest plays while securing crucial stops and offensive plays in the closing stages. The team's performance, particularly their explosive passing game and balanced running attack, provides a strong foundation for the remainder of the season. However, the defense still requires attention, especially after allowing 30 points to Houston. Despite this, the Cowboys made key plays when it mattered, leading to their third win of the season. ESPN now ranks Dallas at No. 10 in the latest power rankings, firmly placing the team among the league's better teams. With upcoming games against winless Tampa Bay and struggling Green Bay, Dallas must continue to show improvement to prove the early success is sustainable.",
  "summary": "The Dallas Cowboys have moved up in the latest NFL power rankings after an impressive Week 4 victory. The win provided a much-needed boost for a team that entered the season facing questions about its consistency and ability to compete with the NFC’s strongest teams. Dallas improved to 3-1 after defeating the Houston Texans 34-30 […] The post Cowboys Move Up in NFL Power Rankings After Week 4…",
  "key_points": [
    "Cowboys win 34-30 against Houston Texans in Week 4",
    "ESPN ranks Dallas at No. 10 in power rankings",
    "Team shows improvement with balanced offense and defense"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}