Cowboys fall to Buccaneers 24-16 despite late rally in Week 5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 1:02 PM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
The Cowboys lost to the Buccaneers 24-16 on October 9 at AT&T Stadium. Although Dallas staged a late 4th-quarter comeback led by Dak Prescott, their first-half performance left them down for most of the game. Tampa Bay's quarterback Jalon Daniels found success, leading the team on an 86-yard touchdown drive early in the second half. The Cowboys struggled with turnovers and sustained injuries to several key players throughout the match. Dallas's head coach Brian Schottenheimer faced criticism for game management decisions amidst the team's disappointing loss.
- •Cowboys outpossessed in first half 19:29-10:31
- •Jalon Daniels makes second NFL start for Buccaneers
- •Dallas's offense struggled with three turnovers
- •Cowboys hope to recover from multiple injuries
- •Match played on October 9 at AT&T Stadium
- 1:02 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys' late rally can't cover embarrassing performance in 24-16 loss to Buccaneers
"Don't let the 4th-quarter comeback bid make you forget how terrible the Cowboys looked for the majority of Week 5's game versus Tampa Bay.
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