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DAL at HOU — Fantasy Preview

Top targets, injury updates, and defense vs position matchup data for Week 4 of the 2026 NFL season.

DAL

DAL · Away

HOU

HOU · Home

Sunday, October 4, 2026

1:00 PM EDT

Fantasy Targets by Team

DAL Targets

Dak Prescottquestionable QB · DAL

Opp allows 15.4 pts/game to QB (#1 easiest)

18.7

avg pts (24g)

CeeDee Lamb WR · DAL

Opp allows 10 pts/game to WR (#2 easiest)

16.6

avg pts (28g)

George Pickens WR · DAL

Opp allows 10 pts/game to WR (#2 easiest)

14.7

avg pts (31g)

Javonte Williams RB · DAL

Opp allows 9.5 pts/game to RB (#3 easiest)

12.1

avg pts (33g)

Joe Milton QB · DAL

Opp allows 15.4 pts/game to QB (#1 easiest)

10.6

avg pts (3g)

HOU Targets

Nico Collins WR · HOU

Opp allows 9.8 pts/game to WR (#3 easiest)

16.2

avg pts (27g)

C.J. Stroud QB · HOU

Opp allows 20.4 pts/game to QB (#1 easiest)

14.5

avg pts (31g)

David Montgomery RB · HOU

Opp allows 10.1 pts/game to RB (#2 easiest)

12.5

avg pts (31g)

Tank Dellquestionable WR · HOU

Opp allows 9.8 pts/game to WR (#3 easiest)

10.8

avg pts (13g)

Woody Marks RB · HOU

Opp allows 10.1 pts/game to RB (#2 easiest)

10.1

avg pts (15g)

Injury & Beat Reporter Signals

DAL

high Kyrie Irving injury update

The Mavericks are 19-35 and pivoting towards a rebuild, so this news is not a big surprise. By waiting until the 2026-27…

high Dereck Lively II injury update

Lively remains in early rehab stages from December right foot surgery with uncertain training camp participation. His st…

high Kyrie Irving return from injury

Irving will miss the entire 2025-26 season recovering from torn ACL, returning in 2026-27. His absence significantly imp…

medium P.J. Washington role reduction

Washington's role at risk with Morez Johnson and Lawal draft additions. Durability concerns (56 games in 2025-26) compou…

medium Cooper Flagg role reduction

Flagg faces potential usage downtick when Kyrie Irving returns in 2026-27, though improved spacing from Irving could inc…

medium Santi Aldama return from injury

Aldama joins Dallas after right knee arthroscopic surgery in March. He'll compete for frontcourt minutes with Johnson an…

HOU

high Kevin Durant injury update

The Rockets previously listed Durant as doubtful for this contest. Houston has all the momentum in this series right no…

high Steven Adams injury update

Adams was already viewed as out indefinitely with a Grade 3 sprain, but now he won't be able to return during the 2025-2…

medium Fred VanVleet return from injury

VanVleet missed the entire 2025-26 season with an ACL tear but shows optimism for Opening Night availability. Monitor pr…

Defense vs Position Matchup

DAL defense — pts allowed

QB 20.4 avg pts

RB 10.1 avg pts

WR 9.8 avg pts

TE 6.7 avg pts

HOU defense — pts allowed

QB 15.4 avg pts

RB 9.5 avg pts

WR 10 avg pts

TE 6.7 avg pts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start from the DAL vs HOU game?

Top fantasy targets in this matchup: Dak Prescott and Nico Collins. See the full target list and injury updates above.

Is this a good DFS game for Week 4?

Check back closer to game time for spread, total, and projected scoring environment data. Use the player targets above to identify DFS value plays.

What is the fantasy matchup outlook for DAL players this week?

HOU defense allows 9.5 pts/game to RBs and 10 pts/game to WRs. Historical matchup data above shows which positions are most exploitable.

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