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Cowboys Fall 24-16 to Buccaneers, Drop to 2-3

By Drooid · Oct 9, 2026, 3:34 PM UTC · How we work

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Cowboys Lose to Buccaneers

The Dallas Cowboys fell 24-16 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, dropping to a 2-3 record.
Dallas surrendered 241 rushing yards and an NFL-high 6.4 yards per play.
Quarterback Jalon Daniels completed 19 of 25 passes for 189 yards, one touchdown and 23 rushing yards.
Owner Jerry Jones said it is premature to dismiss defensive coordinator Christian Parker, who he believes can improve the defense.

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Prescott Confronts Driver

Dak Prescott was confronted by a car-service driver who shouted “embarrassing” as he walked to the locker room.
The incident was captured on video that quickly spread across social media platforms.
Reporter Sam Gannon of KDFW Fox 4 first reported the clash and posted the clip online.
Coach Brian Schottenheimer said Prescott’s profanity-filled demand was “motivating.”
He later clarified he did not label the driver’s remark disrespectful.

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Irving Racks 165

Bucky Irving rushed for a career-high 165 yards, including a 72-yard run, in Tampa Bay’s win.
Dallas was without rookie cornerback Joey Porter Jr., who was a late scratch after his recent trade.
CeeDee Lamb suffered a quad injury, limiting him to two catches for nine yards against the Buccaneers.
Baker Mayfield’s dislocated thumb keeps him sidelined, extending his absence beyond the Tampa Bay game.

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Cowboys Lose to Buccaneers

The Dallas Cowboys fell 24-16 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, dropping to a 2-3 record.
Dallas surrendered 241 rushing yards and an NFL-high 6.4 yards per play.
Quarterback Jalon Daniels completed 19 of 25 passes for 189 yards, one touchdown and 23 rushing yards.
Owner Jerry Jones said it is premature to dismiss defensive coordinator Christian Parker, who he believes can improve the defense.

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