Buccaneers rally to defeat Cowboys 24-16 on Thursday night

Tampa Bay rallied from a 10-7 halftime deficit to outscore Dallas 17-0 in the third quarter and secure a 24-16 victory on Thursday night. The Buccaneers amassed 419 total yards, including 241 on the ground, with rookie running back Bucky Irving accounting for 165 rushing yards and a touchdown on 21 carries, and also catching two passes for a touchdown.

Dallas, now 2-3 on the season, moved 99 yards in ten plays late in the fourth quarter, culminating in an 18-yard touchdown reception by George Pickens that narrowed the gap to eight points after a missed two-point conversion. However, a pass from Dak Prescott was deflected and intercepted by Alex Anzalone with just over a minute remaining, sealing the loss.

Quarterback Jalon Daniels, starting in place of Baker Mayfield, completed 19 of 25 passes for 189 yards and a touchdown for the Buccaneers. Prescott threw for 316 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions, while wide receiver George Pickens recorded nine catches for 130 yards and a touchdown. The Cowboys also lost wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (quad injury) and left tackle Tyler Guyton (back injury) late in the game and will have a short bye week before facing the Packers on Oct. 18.