Overview
- Tampa Bay beat Dallas on Thursday night to earn its first win of the season, 24-16, after a third-quarter surge that flipped the game in the Bucs' favor.
- The decisive play came with 1:16 remaining when linebacker Alex Anzalone intercepted a Dak Prescott pass that deflected off tight end Jake Ferguson, ending Dallas' final comeback attempt.
- Undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels completed 19 of 25 passes for 189 yards and a touchdown in his second start while Bucky Irving rushed for a career-high 165 yards, including a 72-yard burst that changed momentum.
- Dallas struggled with execution and availability: Dak Prescott threw two interceptions, CeeDee Lamb exited with a quadriceps issue, cornerback Joey Porter Jr. was a late scratch, and the Cowboys managed only 50 rushing yards as they allowed 241 on the ground.
- The loss deepens scrutiny of Dallas' defense, play-calling and injury depth and gives Tampa Bay short-term momentum under Todd Bowles as Baker Mayfield remains sidelined.