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Buccaneers upset Cowboys but analysts question Bowles' future

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 6:33 AM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Buccaneers upset Cowboys but analysts question Bowles' future

Summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, facing a 0-4 start, achieved an upset against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Football. Despite the win, analysts remain concerned about head coach Todd Bowles' tenure, citing questionable decision-making and ongoing struggles within the franchise. Many express skepticism regarding the Buccaneers' potential for playoff contention, noting that the victory may merely delay inevitable changes in leadership. Analysts call for a reassessment of the team's direction moving forward, emphasizing the need for a reset despite the positive outcome against Dallas.

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Status Watch

•Buccaneers beat Cowboys on October 8, improving to 1-4
•Analysts criticize Todd Bowles' coaching decisions during the game
•Concerns about needing a coaching change persist despite the win
•Record sits tied for last in a struggling division
•Playoff prospects viewed as challenging moving forward

Latest Updates

6:33 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Still in Need of a Reset,’ ‘This Team Isn’t Going Anywhere With Todd Bowles’ — NFL Analysts Pump Brakes on Buccaneers’ Hype Despite Upset vs Cowboys

What they're saying

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At 0-4, with Baker Mayfield nursing a thumb injury, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers pulled off an upset over the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Football. But for a few NFL analysts, that doesn’t mean the franchise should ignore Bowles’ body of work that raised red flags in the build-up to this win.
— Yahoo Sports

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