Bucs tie TNF game against Cowboys with Irving TD from Daniels
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers tied their Thursday Night Football game against the Dallas Cowboys with a five-yard touchdown pass from undrafted rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels to running back Bucky Irving. The score came after a lengthy 15-play drive lasting nearly 11 minutes, during which Daniels completed all eight of his pass attempts for 49 yards. The Cowboys initially scored a touchdown on their opening drive, putting early pressure on the Buccaneers. Following the touchdown, the Tampa Bay defense forced a Cowboys punt, allowing the Buccaneers another chance to take the lead in the second quarter.
- •Jalon Daniels completes 8 of 8 passes on the scoring drive.
- •Bucky Irving catches a five-yard touchdown pass.
- •The game is tied at 7-7 after the Buccaneers’ drive.
- •Dallas opened the game with a touchdown on their first drive.
- •Tampa Bay's defense forced a Cowboys punt after the touchdown.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — WATCH: Bucs 5-yard TD pass to Bucky Irving ties TNF game vs Dallas
"Undrafted rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels went 8/8 on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' nearly 11-minute opening drive to tie the game vs the Dallas Cowboys.
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