Buccaneers upset Cowboys 24-16 in shock home defeat

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 07:14 · Archive

The previously winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 24-16 at home, with rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels and running back Bucky Irving leading the upset.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers secured a 24-16 road victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night. The Buccaneers had entered the game winless at 0-4, while the Cowboys were favoured as clear-cut favourites at home.

Bucky Irving was the standout performer for Tampa Bay, rushing for 165 yards on 21 carries and scoring twice. His 72-yard run was crucial in setting up the go-ahead touchdown. Rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels, in only his second NFL start, was efficient, completing 19 of 25 passes for 189 yards and one touchdown with no turnovers. Daniels is filling in for starting quarterback Baker Mayfield, who is sidelined with a dislocated thumb on his throwing hand.

Dak Prescott led a 99-yard drive for Dallas and threw a 13-yard touchdown pass to George Pickens in the fourth quarter, finishing with 316 passing yards. However, he threw two interceptions, with his second coming off a tipped pass in the final two minutes that clinched the victory for Tampa Bay.

The Cowboys fell to 2-3 on the season. Fox News reports that head coach Brian Schottenheimer faces pressure after the defeat, with the team's defence continuing to struggle. Sky Sports notes that the Cowboys' offence was sloppy in the loss.

How it is being reported

• Cowboys suffer shock home loss to BuccaneersBucky Irving and rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels starred as the previously winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers secured a shock 24-16 road win over the Dallas Cowboys on on Thursday night.Sky Sports · 9 Oct, 07:06
• Brian Schottenheimer now sits on hottest seat in NFL after Cowboys collapse against BuccaneersBucky Irving's 72-yard run sparked a Tampa Bay Buccaneers comeback as rookie Jalon Daniels led the charge to upset the Dallas Cowboys at home.Fox News · 9 Oct, 04:55
• Bucky Irving runs riot as Buccaneers stun Cowboys for first win of seasonIrving rushes for career-high 165 yards and two TDs Rookie Daniels impresses in second NFL start Prescott throws two picks as Dallas fall to 2-3 Bucky Irving rushed for a career-high 165 yards, including a 72-yard run that set up the go-ahead touchdown, and scored twice as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Dallas Cowboys 24-16 on Thursday night for their first win of the season. Jalon Daniels threw a touchdown pass to Irving in the first half while directing a turnover-free offense in just his second start, taking advantage of several Dallas miscues. Continue reading...Guardian Sport · 9 Oct, 04:44

In this story: Dallas Cowboys · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Jalon Daniels · Bucky Irving · Dak Prescott · Brian Schottenheimer · Baker Mayfield · Todd Bowles

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