Buccaneers upset Cowboys 24-16 in Thursday Night Football matchup

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Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Buccaneers upset Cowboys 24-16 in Thursday Night Football matchup
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 24-16 on Thursday Night Football, marking a significant upset as the Buccaneers avoided an 0-5 start to the season. Dallas struggled defensively, allowing Tampa a season-high 419 yards, and has now dropped to a 2-3 record. Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott threw two interceptions, impacting his team's ability to recover from an early deficit. The loss leaves Dallas preparing for their upcoming game against the Green Bay Packers while their struggles continue to raise questions about their defense. Injuries further complicated the night for the Cowboys, highlighted by CeeDee Lamb's quad injury in the fourth quarter.

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  • •Buccaneers improve to 1-4, avoiding an 0-5 start.
  • •Cowboys drop to 2-3 and face Packers next.
  • •Dak Prescott throws two interceptions.
  • •CeeDee Lamb injures his quad in the fourth quarter.
  • •Cowboys' defense allows 419 yards to Buccaneers.
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  • 3:38 AMYahoo Sports — Cowboys defense lays an egg again in bad loss to Buccaneers: TNF winners and losers
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