Bucs score first drive touchdown to tie Cowboys 7-7 in Tampa

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers tied the Dallas Cowboys 7-7 with a touchdown on their opening drive during their matchup on October 9, 2026. Jalon Daniels, starting his second game in place of Baker Mayfield, orchestrated a 15-play, 73-yard drive that consumed 10:58 of the clock. Bucky Irving caught a 5-yard touchdown pass from Daniels, who completed all eight of his passes for 49 yards and added 11 rushing yards. The Cowboys contributed to the drive's success, committing three defensive penalties, including a holding penalty that negated a potential sack.

• 12:53 AMYahoo Sports — Bucs score on first drive to tie Cowboys 7-7