# NFL Week 4 Picks: Experts Predict Cowboys vs. Texans

> CBS Sports experts clash on Week 4 NFL matchups including Cowboys vs. Texans.
- Title: NFL Week 4 Picks: Experts Predict Cowboys vs. Texans
- Summary: CBS Sports experts clash on Week 4 NFL matchups including Cowboys vs. Texans. CBS Sports writers predict Cowboys beat Texans 26-21 with Nico Collins…
- Keywords: cowboys, texans, nfl, jacksonville jaguars, cincinnati bengals, los angeles rams, philadelphia eagles, dallas cowboys, houston texans, denver broncos, san francisco 49ers, carolina panthers
- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-4-picks-our-experts-predictions
- Published: 2026-10-03T20:56:00+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: cowboys, texans, nfl, jacksonville jaguars, cincinnati bengals, los angeles rams, philadelphia eagles, dallas cowboys, houston texans, denver broncos, san francisco 49ers, carolina panthers
## Week 4 NFL Storylines
Derrick Henry faces former team in Tennessee Titans; Colts and Commanders battle in London; Rams target Eagles.
## Four Teams Tied for Best Record
Las Vegas Raiders, Cleveland Browns, New York Giants and New Orleans Saints all have best divisional records after 2025 last-place finishes.
## Colts vs. Commanders in London
Colts defense ranks worst in total defense; Commanders rank second-worst in scoring defense with highest opponent passer rating.
## Dajani's Colts Prediction
Colts win 27-21 with Jonathan Taylor rushing 32 times for 244 yards and three touchdowns.
## Dubin's Commanders Prediction
Commanders win 23-20 with Marcus Mariota keeping chains moving.
## Jaguars vs. Bengals
Jaguars defeated Patriots by 29 points; Bengals lost to Steelers in thrilling game.
## Dajani's Bengals Prediction
Bengals win 24-20 with Joe Burrow 3-0 vs. Trevor Lawrence.
## Dubin's Jaguars Prediction
Jaguars win 30-27 with strong defense forcing six turnovers.
## Rams vs. Eagles
Eagles lost to Bears with 38-year-old quarterback dicing up defense.
## Dajani's Rams Prediction
Rams win 26-20 with Eagles struggling to score.
## Dubin's Rams Prediction
Rams win 24-20 with Matthew Stafford having success against Eagles pass defense.
## Cowboys vs. Texans
Cowboys need offense to be perfect; Texans get Nico Collins back from injury.
## Dajani's Texans Prediction
Texans win 30-26 with Nico Collins returning from hamstring injury.
## Dubin's Texans Prediction
Texans win 24-21 with C.J. Stroud improving against Texans defense.
## Broncos vs. 49ers
Broncos have most comeback wins; 49ers have best offense.
## Dajani's Broncos Prediction
Broncos win 24-23 with 14-point comeback.
## Dubin's 49ers Prediction
49ers win 24-16 with Kyle Shanahan and Brock Purdy leading offense.
## Lions vs. Panthers
Lions win 35-21 with Panthers missing two cornerbacks.
## Dajani's Lions Prediction
Lions win 35-21 with Jonathan Taylor scoring 244 yards.
## Dubin's Lions Prediction
Lions win 34-24 with Jameson Williams popping off.
## Key takeaway

CBS Sports writers predict Cowboys beat Texans 26-21 with Nico Collins returning from injury.