Final Injury Report for Cowboys-Texans: Will Nico Collins, Malik Hooker Play?

Both the Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys may be without multiple key players in Sunday afternoon’s matchup.

by Nathaniel Holloway

Oct 4, 2026

Texans Star Nico Collins discusses referee favoritism for Chiefs

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The Houston Texans are at home Sunday afternoon as they host the Dallas Cowboys in a Week 4 interconference matchup.

Houston enters Sunday’s game with an 0-3 record after losing on the road to the Indianapolis Colts in Week 3.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7)

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In their loss to the Colts, C.J. Stroud led the way for the Texans as he recorded 167 passing yards and one passing touchdown while Will Anderson Jr. added two and a half sacks and seven total tackles.

The Texans will try to bounce back and grab their first victory of the season Sunday as they face off against the Cowboys in a tough home matchup.

Dallas enters Sunday’s contest with a 1-2 record after losing to the Baltimore Ravens in Rio de Janeiro in Week 3.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4)

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Dak Prescott led the way for the Cowboys in their loss to the Ravens as he ended the game with 276 passing yards and one passing touchdown while Javonte Williams recorded 98 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Sunday afternoon’s matchup, each may be without multiple key players due to injuries.

Cowboys Injury Report: Will Malik Hooker, DeMarvion Overshown Play?

Dallas Cowboys safety Malik Hooker (28)

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The Cowboys have two players listed on their injury report, though safety Malik Hooker is not one of them.

Of course, Hooker has missed the last two games due to a fractured forearm that he suffered in Week 1, though he is off the injury report and will return Sunday.

Dallas has ruled out linebacker DeMarvion Overshown and cornerback Cobie Durant due to hamstring injuries.

Texans Injury Report: Will Nico Collins Play?

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (12)

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The Texans have six players listed on their injury report, though wide receiver Nico Collins is not one of them.

Of course, Collins has missed the last two games due to a hamstring injury but he is off the injury report and will return against the Cowboys.

Houston has listed defensive ends Jadeveon Clowney (knee) and Logan Hall (knee), guard Ed Ingram (groin) and linebacker Jake Hansen (calf) as questionable.

The Texans have ruled out linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair due to a groin injury while safety M.J. Stewart is out with a knee injury.

Fans can catch Sunday afternoon’s matchup between the Cowboys and Texans from Reliant Stadium at 1 p.m. ET on FOX in both teams’ home markets and select other locations across the country. Check local listings for games available in your area.