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Jalon Daniels Leads Buccaneers Past Cowboys 24-16

By Drooid · Oct 12, 2026, 10:54 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Jalon Daniels Upsets Cowboys

Jalon Daniels became the second undrafted free-agent quarterback to start and beat the Cowboys, joining Ed Rubbert (1987).
Tampa Bay earned its first win after an 0-4 start, winning 24-16.
The victory also marked Tampa’s first Thursday-night road win since Oct. 14 2021.
Buccaneers posted a season-high 419 yards despite 14 penalties, including 241 rushing yards.
Bucky Irving’s 72-yard rush was the longest Buccaneer run since Ronald Jones II’s 98-yard run in Week 10 2020.

Summary

Dallas Cowboys Lose

Dallas Cowboys fell 24-16 to Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 5.
Dak Prescott threw two interceptions, including a late pick that sealed the defeat.
Cowboys defense surrendered 241 rushing yards at 6.1 yards per carry and six third-quarter points.
Owner Jerry Jones called head coach Brian Schottenheimer’s job the hottest in the NFL after the loss.

History

Historical Context

During the 24-day 1987 NFL players’ strike, the Washington Redskins fielded an all-replacement roster. Undrafted quarterback Ed Rubbert threw for 334 yards and three touchdowns, leading the team to a 13–7 Monday Night win over the Dallas Cowboys on October 19. The victory helped the strike-hit Redskins finish the season with a Super Bowl XXII title.

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Jalon Daniels Upsets Cowboys

Jalon Daniels became the second undrafted free-agent quarterback to start and beat the Cowboys, joining Ed Rubbert (1987).
Tampa Bay earned its first win after an 0-4 start, winning 24-16.
The victory also marked Tampa’s first Thursday-night road win since Oct. 14 2021.
Buccaneers posted a season-high 419 yards despite 14 penalties, including 241 rushing yards.
Bucky Irving’s 72-yard rush was the longest Buccaneer run since Ronald Jones II’s 98-yard run in Week 10 2020.

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