Bucs face backlash for costly delay of game penalty against Cowboys
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 4:42 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are under scrutiny following a delay-of-game penalty that negated a successful 61-yard field goal attempt by Chase McLaughlin during their game against the Dallas Cowboys. The error occurred while the game was tied 7-7 in the second quarter, and the Buccaneers were forced to punt instead of taking the points. Following the mishap, the Cowboys took a 10-7 lead into halftime. With an 0-4 start to the season, the Buccaneers are looking to rebound without starting quarterback Baker Mayfield, who is sidelined with an injury.
- •The delay-of-game penalty occurred with 3:47 left in the second quarter.
- •The Buccaneers have yet to win a game this season, sitting at 0-4.
- •Jalon Daniels is starting again in place of injured quarterback Baker Mayfield.
- •Dallas leads 10-7 at halftime following the Buccaneers' penalty.
- 4:42 AMYahoo Sports — Bucs Called Out for ‘Unforgivable’ Mistake Against Cowboys
"Tampa Bay Buccaneers called out for "unforgivable" mistake against Dallas Cowboys. The post Bucs Called Out for ‘Unforgivable’ Mistake Against Cowboys appeared first on HEAVY.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Oct 9, 2026, 5:41 AMBucky Irving runs riot as Buccaneers stun Cowboys for first win of season
NFL•Oct 9, 2026, 5:33 AM‘Would Have 2 Super Bowls by Now’ — Ex-NFL DT Comes to Dak Prescott’s Defense With Blunt Criticism of Cowboys
NFL•Oct 9, 2026, 5:26 AMJavonte Williams scores his seventh touchdown on the season
NFL•Oct 9, 2026, 5:19 AMJerry Jones calls Cowboys' TNF loss to Buccaneers 'extraordinarily disappointing'
NFL•Oct 9, 2026, 5:16 AMBuccaneers' Jalon Daniels shares heartwarming moment with mom after first NFL win
NFL•Oct 9, 2026, 4:57 AMJerry Jones expresses confidence in Christian Parker
