QBDAL vs HOUQB417.9 projected (17.6–25.5)PPR
Should I start Dak Prescott in Week 4?
Start Dak Prescott in Week 4. Prescott projects 17.9 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 16.6.
Measured against the QB12 start line: Jalen Hurts, QB13 at 16.6 projected PPR points, the first quarterback below it.
Week 4 · Updated Tue 6:00 AM ET
Why Dak Prescott
Start Dak Prescott — projects 17.9, a tough matchup vs HOU, with a rising role.
Dak Prescott projects 17.9 points on a 17.6–25.5 range. The matchup grades as tough against HOU. Usage: pass attempts / game at 35.3. Net: Dak Prescott is start this week.
Working for Prescott: High floor (17.6 floor).
Working against Prescott: Tough matchup (Tough · F vs QB).
Matchup
Dak Prescott (DAL) faces HOU, kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ET. The matchup is rated tough. Betting line: implied team total 23.0, spread +2.5.
Recent form
Dak Prescott's last 5 games: PPR points 22.7, 0.7, 14.4, 29.8, 18.9 (oldest to newest).
At least 1 of these 5 were played before the 2026 season — the card does not date them.
What flips it
Prescott's edge is 1.3 points (17.9 to 16.6). Hurts's ceiling (24.1) clears Prescott's projection, so a big game from Hurts flips it. Confidence in the call: moderate.
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