Bucky Irving and Rookie QB Jalon Daniels Help Bucs Beat Sloppy Cowboys 24-16 for 1st Win of Season
Irving scored twice and Daniels threw for 189 yards as Tampa Bay earned its first win while Dallas committed costly turnovers.
- On Thursday, October 8, 2026, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 24-16 in Arlington, Texas, securing their first win of the season behind running back Bucky Irving's career-high 165 yards.
- Undrafted rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels led the offense for the second straight week, filling in for injured QB1 Baker Mayfield with a turnover-free performance.
- Irving dominated with two scores and a 72-yard run, while the Cowboys defense allowed 241 rushing yards and left receiver Tez Johnson open for a crucial 64-yard grab.
- Despite a late rally, Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott threw two interceptions in his first such game this season, stalling a comeback attempt as Cowboys owner Jerry Jones assessed the loss bluntly.
- Both teams prepare for October 18, with the Buccaneers hosting Pittsburgh and the Cowboys traveling to Green Bay.
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Jerry Jones' Cowboys have plenty of reason for concern after home
Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Miles Killebrew (29) celebrates after the Buccaneers recovered a fumbled kickoff return by the Dallas Cowboys in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Jerry Jones' Cowboys have plenty of reason for concern after home loss to winless Buccaneers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jerry Jones had his fingers entwined in front of him as he glanced up toward the big video board with a concerned look on his face. Right after his Dallas Cowboys fell behind against winless Tampa…
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