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Bucs defeat Cowboys 24-16 in TNF, Todd Bowles experiences sideline scare

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 7:25 AM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Bucs defeat Cowboys 24-16 in TNF, Todd Bowles experiences sideline scare

Summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers secured their first win of the season with a 24-16 victory against the Dallas Cowboys on October 4 at AT&T Stadium. Head coach Todd Bowles crouched in pain after a sideline incident but was later reported to be fine, having taken a helmet to the gut during a celebration. Rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels made history as the first undrafted QB to defeat the Cowboys, showing promise in the victory. The game ended with a dramatic interception by linebacker Alex Anzalone that sealed the win for Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers will face the Pittsburgh Steelers next on October 18.

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By the Numbers

•Tampa Bay improves to 1-4 with this win.
•Jalon Daniels becomes the first undrafted rookie QB to beat the Cowboys.
•Todd Bowles reported feeling fine after a sideline incident.
•Alex Anzalone's late interception clinched the victory.
•Next game for the Buccaneers is against the Steelers on October 18.

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7:25 AMYahoo Sports — ‘I Was Concerned,’ ‘Took Some Friendly Fire’ — Bucs Reporters Deliver An Update After Todd Bowles Appeared to Crouch in Pain on TNF

What they're saying

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There was a lot to talk about on Thursday night as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers picked up their first win of the season at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The previously winless Bucs racked up a 24-16 win over the Dallas Cowboys, with Jalon Daniels now the first undrafted starting rookie QB since Ed Rubbert (back in 1987) to beat the Cowboys.
— Yahoo Sports

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