Buccaneers Week 5 Top Performers at Dallas Cowboys
The Buccaneers came into Thursday Night Football facing long odds on the road and improbably secured their first victory of 2026 with a 24-16 win over the Dallas Cowboys. It almost crumbled into disaster late, with the Bucs forgoing a chance at a 3-score lead that nearly bit them you-know-where, but they benefitted from just […]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers secured their first victory of 2026 with a thrilling 24-16 win over the Dallas Cowboys in a Thursday Night Football matchup. RB Bucky Irving led the way for the Buccaneers, carrying the ball 21 times for 165 yards and scoring a touchdown, including a career-high 72-yard run. QB Jalon Daniels had a stellar performance, throwing for 189 yards, 23 rushing yards, and 1 touchdown.
The Buccaneers defense stepped up against a potent Dallas offense, holding star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb to just 9 yards and recording four pass breakups. Special teams ace Miles Killebrew forced a fumble to help set up the game-clinching drive.
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