The Houston Texans host the Dallas Cowboys in a Week 4 NFL matchup at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas, scheduled for Sunday, October 4, with broadcast options including the NFL Game Pass on DAZN, Sky Deutschland, and RTL+.
Kick-off Time and Venue Details for the Lone Star State Clash
The National Football League regular-season game between the Houston Texans and the Dallas Cowboys takes place at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas. One source reported the kick-off time as 19:00 Central European Time (CET) on Sunday, October 4. Meanwhile, another source listed the start time as 20:00 Central European Time (MEZ). Both teams enter the fourth week of the season looking to steady their records after difficult starts, with the Texans standing at 0-3 and the Cowboys at 1-2 following a Week 3 loss against the Baltimore Ravens.
Broadcasting Options and Streaming Access Across Germany
Fans wishing to watch the game live can access coverage through several official channels. The matchup is available via the NFL Game Pass on DAZN, Sky Deutschland, and RTL+. The NFL Game Pass on DAZN serves as the official platform to follow the 2026/27 NFL season live and on demand, offering regular-season games, playoffs, Super Bowl LXI, NFL RedZone, and NFL Network. Viewers can purchase the Game Pass as a standalone package without requiring a standard DAZN subscription, with DAZN offering “Regular” and “Ultimate” tiers alongside weekly pass options.
In addition to streaming platforms, selected NFL games are broadcast with German commentary on DAZN and RTL, while specific fixtures appear on free-TV outlets such as RTL or Joyn. For international viewers encountering geo-restrictions or local TV blackouts, services like ExpressVPN allow fans to connect to servers in other regions to access comprehensive streaming packages.
Injuries Hit Houston Texans Defensive Front
The Texans face significant personnel challenges ahead of Sunday’s game, particularly along the defensive front. Head coach DeMeco Ryans confirmed that defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr. suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament during Week 3 and has been placed on injured reserve, ending his season. In addition, defensive linemen Will Anderson Jr. and Logan Hall were listed as limited participants in practice due to ankle and knee issues respectively, while starting guard Ed Ingram remains questionable with a groin injury after limited practice sessions.
On the offensive side, there is considerable optimism surrounding wide receiver Nico Collins. After missing the previous two games with a hamstring injury, Collins returned to practice on a limited basis while wearing pads. Barring any late setbacks, team reports indicate he is tracking toward playing against Dallas.
Cowboys Trade for Joey Porter Jr. Amid Secondary Injuries
The Cowboys addressed defensive vulnerabilities by completing a late-night trade to acquire cornerback Joey Porter Jr., who had been managing back issues. Dallas enters the game grappling with absences in the secondary. Starting safety Jalen Thompson was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury and will miss at least four weeks. Conversely, veteran safety Malik Hooker returned to limited practice for the first time since suffering a broken forearm.
Further compounding the defensive strain, cornerback Cobie Durant is listed as highly questionable after missing consecutive practices with a hamstring injury. His backup, Shavon Revel, who started the previous week, also missed practice due to a knee and ankle issue. Linebacker DeMarvion Overshown likewise sat out team drills mid-week with a hamstring problem and remains questionable.
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