NFL Week 5 Recap: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24, Dallas Cowboys 16
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers held off the Dallas Cowboys 24–16 in Week 5 on October 8, 2026. Buccaneers outgained the Cowboys, 434 total yards to 366.
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Alex Anzalone’s INT seals ugly loss for Cowboys on TNF vs. Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers claimed their first win of the season in nail-biting fashion, upsetting the Dallas Cowboys, 24-16, at AT&T Stadium on Thursday Night Football. Alex Anzalone sealed the win by intercepting Dak Prescott’s pass to Jake Ferguson with only a minute left in the game to shock the packed crowd, including Jerry Jones, […] The post Alex Anzalone’s INT seals ugly loss for Cowboys on TNF vs. Buccaneers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Alex Anzalone Credits Todd Bowles Leadership For “W”
A guy who spent the last five years playing for hypemaster Dan Campbell says Todd Bowles was the secret sauce to the Bucs returning from the dead to beat the Cowboys in Dallas tonight. “Coach did a good job just […] The post Alex Anzalone Credits Todd Bowles Leadership For “W” appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
'Extraordinarily Disappointing,' Jerry Jones Reacts to Cowboys Loss to Jalon Daniels, Bucs on TNF
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones provided blunt and honest assessments on Thursday evening to describe his team's 24-16 home loss to the previously winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who started undrafted rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels for the second straight week in place of injured QB1 Baker Mayfield.
Buccaneers’ Bucky Irving sets new career-best in monster night vs. Cowboys
Bucky Irving flourished in the run game as he achieved a new career record during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ matchup against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night. Irving has been playing in the NFL since 2024, going through his third season with the Buccaneers. Injuries hindered his sophomore campaign, being hopeful for a strong return […] The post Buccaneers’ Bucky Irving sets new career-best in monster night vs. Cowboys appeared first on ClutchPoints .
8 immediate takeaways to Cowboys' pathetic Week 5 loss to the Bucs
The Dallas Cowboys lost a can't-lose game to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the entire country watching on Thursday night.
Bucs Beat Cowboys, Box Score Stats, Highlights for Dak, Bucky, Lamb, Pickens, Top Players
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers survived a late comeback attempt by the Dallas Cowboys, sealing a 24-16 victory Thursday night with a game-clinching interception.
Cowboys vs Buccaneers recap: Dallas drops a game they had no business losing
The Dallas Cowboys just did what almost no one thought they would do. They were an 8.5-point favorite going against a winless team, a team playing without its starting QB, instead playing an undrafted rookie at QB in his second-ever start. They lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-16. Going into a mini-bye, the Cowboys […]
Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb suffers quad injury during nightmare Buccaneers game
Thursday Night Football can be both devastating and sobering. Look no further than the NFC matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Four days after posting 17 receptions for 189 yards and a touchdown versus the Houston Texans, CeeDee Lamb recorded two catches for nine yards and suffered a quad injury, per ESPN […] The post Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb suffers quad injury during nightmare Buccaneers game appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NFL Week 5 Recap: Immediate fantasy football takeaways from Buccaneers-Cowboys
Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving's big day was among the chief fantasy football takeaways from Week 5's "Thursday Night Football" clash.
Buccaneers 24, Dallas 16
How sweet it is! The Buccaneers put on their big boy pants, played with pride in Dallas and restored dignity to the Tampa Bay uniform, at least temporarily. What a fun game. It’s been too long. A 9 1/2-point underdog, […] The post Buccaneers 24, Dallas 16 appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Dallas Cowboys Cut RB Emari Demercado Before TNF Game vs Bucs
The Dallas Cowboys entered the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game with some changes on their roster. To allow an important player to return to the offensive line, the Cowboys have sacrificed depth at running back. “RB Emari Demercado and activated G Tyler Smith from Reserve/Injured-Designated for Return,” Dallas Cowboys Public Relations revealed on X. “The club […] The post Dallas Cowboys Cut RB Emari Demercado Before TNF Game vs Bucs appeared first on EssentiallySports .
CeeDee Lamb injury update: Latest news on Cowboys WR’s status in Week 5 game
CeeDee Lamb is dealing with an injury in the second half of the Week 5 game.
Cowboys Suddenly Rule Out CB Joey Porter Jr. Against Buccaneers
Shortly before kickoff, the Dallas Cowboys have surprisingly ruled out CB Joey Porter Jr. from Thursday night’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Porter is dealing with an illness that will make him miss what would’ve been his second game with Dallas. News just a couple hours before kickoff: The […]
Cowboys’ Jerry Jones gets 100% real about surprising Joey Porter Jr. twist before TNF
The Dallas Cowboys rolled the dice in acquiring cornerback Joey Porter Jr. in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for draft capital. Porter was amid a contract standoff with the Steelers before the Cowboys pried him away. He was expected to make his home debut for Dallas in Week 5 against the Tampa […] The post Cowboys’ Jerry Jones gets 100% real about surprising Joey Porter Jr. twist before TNF appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Richard Sherman adds intrigue to Cowboys’ Joey Porter Jr. TNF absence
The Dallas Cowboys had to go without Joey Porter Jr. on Thursday Night Football, but they also added a key offensive piece. However, Richard Sherman added intrigue to Joey Porter Jr.’s absence from the game, according to a post on X by Shan Shariff. “Maybe if they were to give him a new contract, maybe […] The post Richard Sherman adds intrigue to Cowboys’ Joey Porter Jr. TNF absence appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Buccaneers posts longest opening drive in years with wild tactic vs. Cowboys
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers earned a chance to erase their brutal winless start against the Dallas Cowboys Thursday. So they pulled off a wild tactic inside AT&T Stadium. Head coach Todd Bowles and backup quarterback Jalon Daniels leaned into some epic ball control here. Which ate up nearly 11 minutes off the time clock. Tampa […] The post Buccaneers posts longest opening drive in years with wild tactic vs. Cowboys appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Cowboys’ Joey Porter Jr. Sent Home By His New Team Before ‘Thursday Night Football’ In Shocking Turn Of Events
Dallas lists the cornerback as inactive.
Cowboys still waiting on Joey Porter Jr. payoff after late illness ruling
The Dallas Cowboys will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football without cornerback Joey Porter Jr., who was ruled out with an illness shortly before inactives were due at AT&T Stadium. Porter practiced fully all week and carried no injury designation on Wednesday’s report, so his absence came without warning. Dallas was already […] The post Cowboys still waiting on Joey Porter Jr. payoff after late illness ruling appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .
‘Unique Way Of Getting Skinny’: Brian Schottenheimer Explains Javonte Williams’ Red-Zone Success
HOUSTON — Javonte Williams ran for three second-half touchdowns Sunday as the Dallas Cowboys came back from 16-6 at halftime to beat the Houston Texans 34-30 at Reliant Stadium. Williams finished with 19 carries for 62 yards and 3 touchdowns, a career high for touchdowns, and caught 5 passes for 21 yards. Williams was the […]
‘Engineering Victory’: George Pickens Explains Why Double Coverage Works For Cowboys
HOUSTON — George Pickens caught two passes on three targets for 75 yards Sunday while the Houston Texans sent extra coverage his way all afternoon. One went for 53 yards and the other for 22 on the winning drive, as the Dallas Cowboys won 34-30 at Reliant Stadium. George Pickens Calls Double Coverage ‘Engineering Victory’ […]
‘Piss-Poor Job’: Brian Schottenheimer Gets Candid About Dallas Cowboys’ Defensive Problems
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys wanted to take Nico Collins out of Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans. Collins caught 7 passes for 118 yards and 2 touchdowns in a 34-30 Dallas win, and Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer did not soften it Monday at The Star. “Well, I don’t mind being a jerk. I […]
‘That’s On Me’: Dak Prescott Owns Mistake, Details Cowboys’ Growth From Rio To Houston
HOUSTON — Dak Prescott tied Roger Staubach for second in Dallas Cowboys history with 85 regular-season wins Sunday. He threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to CeeDee Lamb with 40 seconds left in a 34-30 win over the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium. Troy Aikman holds the franchise record. Prescott completed 32 of 45 passes for […]
Buccaneers at Cowboys Open Thread!
Yes, it’s back like it never left! An open thread to discuss the Thursday Night Football game tailored specifically for our Windy City Gridiron members! The NFL Feed still has its own discussion post if you want to chop it up with fans of the other 31 teams, but if you only want to talk […]
Buccaneers-Cowboys, Open Thread
Thursday Night Football! So you’re saying there’s a chance! Comment all night long right here. Play nice! And come back in the wee hours for Joe’s award-winning Bucs coverage after the game. The post Buccaneers-Cowboys, Open Thread appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
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