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Irving's 165 Yards Lead Bucs Over Cowboys 24-16
9 Oct
Summary
- Bucky Irving ran for 165 yards and scored twice for the Buccaneers.
- The Buccaneers secured their first win of 2026 by beating the Cowboys.
- The Cowboys committed three costly turnovers in the 24-16 loss.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers achieved their first win of the 2026 season with a 24-16 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night in Arlington, Texas. Running back Bucky Irving was a standout performer, accumulating 165 rushing yards and scoring two touchdowns.
Rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels contributed significantly, completing 19 of 25 passes for 189 yards and a touchdown. The Buccaneers' defense played a crucial role, forcing three turnovers from the Cowboys, which proved decisive in the outcome.
Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott struggled, completing just 24 of 42 passes for 316 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. The Cowboys also fumbled a kick return, adding to their costly giveaways. The Buccaneers held a substantial advantage in rushing yards, outgaining the Cowboys 241 to 50.
The Buccaneers will next host the Pittsburgh Steelers on October 18th. The Cowboys are scheduled to play the Green Bay Packers on the same date.
