Cowboys fall to the Buccaneers 24-16

The Dallas Cowboys lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-16 on Thursday, October 8, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

The Cowboys led 7-0 after the first quarter, the Cowboys led 10-7 after halftime, the Buccaneers led 24-10 after the third quarter, and the Buccaneers led 24-16 after the fourth quarter.

With 10:51 left in the first quarter, Javonte Williams scored on a 1-yard run, and Brandon Aubrey kicked the extra point. Dallas Cowboys led 7-0. With 14:00 left in the third quarter, Emeka Egbuka scored on a 14-yard run, and Chase McLaughlin kicked the extra point. Tampa Bay Buccaneers led 14-10. With 5:26 left in the fourth quarter, Dak Prescott threw an 18-yard score to George Pickens, and the two-point try failed. Tampa Bay Buccaneers led 24-16.

Jalon Daniels finished 19 of 25 for 189 yards, with a touchdown. Bucky Irving rushed 21 times for 165 yards and a touchdown. Dak Prescott finished 24 of 42 for 316 yards, with a touchdown and two interceptions. Javonte Williams rushed 12 times for 45 yards and a touchdown. George Pickens caught 9 passes for 130 yards and a touchdown.

Dallas Cowboys were favored by 8.5 points. Cowboys did not cover. The total was 49.5, and the game stayed under.

The Cowboys are 2-3. In their last 4 games they lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 16-24 at home on October 8, beat the Houston Texans 34-30 in Houston on October 4, lost to the Baltimore Ravens 31-34 at home on September 27, and beat the Washington Commanders 37-20 at home on September 20.

The Buccaneers are 1-4. In their last 4 games they beat the Dallas Cowboys 24-16 in Dallas on October 8, lost to the Green Bay Packers 14-17 at home on October 4, lost to the Minnesota Vikings 16-23 at home on September 27, and lost to the Cleveland Browns 19-23 at home on September 20.

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