Buccaneers expected to go for fourth down vs. Cowboys on Oct 13

Buccaneers expected to go for fourth down vs. Cowboys on Oct 13

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NBC Sports reported that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are expected to attempt a fourth-down conversion on fourth and goal rather than kick a field goal in their night game against the Dallas Cowboys on October 13, 2026, in Dallas. Earlier reports indicated that the winless Buccaneers (0-4) will start undrafted rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels, while the Cowboys enter the matchup at 2-2.

Yahoo Sports noted that Cowboys cornerback Joey Porter Jr. will miss the contest due to illness.

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Dallas Cowboys Tampa Bay Buccaneers Baker Mayfield Jalon Daniels CeeDee Lamb George Pickens Bucky Irving

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October 09, 2026
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Buccaneers choose fourth-down attempt over field goal in win over Cowboys
Buccaneers choose fourth-down attempt over field goal in win over Cowboys

NBC Sports • 09 Oct 13:55

Tampa Bay retained a 24-10 lead by going for a touchdown on fourth and goal, later holding off a Cowboys comeback to win the game.

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Cowboys' defense struggles and rookie quarterback helps Buccaneers earn first win
Cowboys' defense struggles and rookie quarterback helps Buccaneers earn first win

Bleacher Report • 09 Oct 04:16

Undrafted rookie quarterback Tyler Daniels guided Tampa Bay to its first victory, while Dallas' defense remains near the bottom of the league and star receiver CeeDee Lamb suffered a quad injury.

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Buccaneers rally to defeat Cowboys 24-16 on Thursday night
Buccaneers rally to defeat Cowboys 24-16 on Thursday night

NBC Sports • 09 Oct 03:29

Tampa Bay overcame a halftime deficit to beat Dallas 24-16, highlighted by a strong ground game and a key interception in the final minutes.

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October 08, 2026
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Cowboys host Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football as Joey Porter Jr. sits out
Cowboys host Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football as Joey Porter Jr. sits out

Yahoo Sports • 08 Oct 23:00

The Dallas Cowboys will play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night, with rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels leading the Buccaneers and Cowboys cornerback Joey Porter Jr. ruled out due to illness.

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Buccaneers seek first win of season against Cowboys in Thursday night matchup
Buccaneers seek first win of season against Cowboys in Thursday night matchup

Tampa Bay Buccaneers • 08 Oct 17:47

Tampa Bay, winless at 0-4, travels to Dallas to face the 2-2 Cowboys, with rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels starting his second career game.

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Cowboys face shorthanded Buccaneers in Week 5 Thursday night matchup
Cowboys face shorthanded Buccaneers in Week 5 Thursday night matchup

Yahoo Sports • 08 Oct 12:50

Dallas, now 2-2, will host Tampa Bay, which is without starter Baker Mayfield and will start undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels, in a Thursday night game that favors the Cowboys.

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