Source: ESPN
Summary
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 24-16 in a surprising upset. The Bucs, coming off a winless start, outgained the Cowboys 241-135 on the ground. Bucky Irving rushed for 241 yards, including a 72-yard run. Dak Prescott completed 24 of 42 passes for 316 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. The Cowboys, who entered the game averaging 30 points per game, scored only 16. The Bucs’ offensive coordinator Zac Robinson helped spark the win with a game plan that protected rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels.
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This one felt recognizable early.
The Bucs kept the Cowboys off balance with their running game.
Prescott struggled to connect with his top receivers for most of the night.
The Cowboys’ defense couldn’t stop the run, allowing 241 yards.
The result wasn’t surprising by the end.
The Bucs found their rhythm late, and the Cowboys never recovered.
Author: Evan Null
