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Cowboys fall to Buccaneers as DaRon Bland struggles in coverage

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 10:30 AM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Cowboys fall to Buccaneers as DaRon Bland struggles in coverage

Summary

The Dallas Cowboys lost 24-16 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at AT&T Stadium on October 8, 2026. Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland struggled significantly, dropping a late interception opportunity and committing a critical defensive holding penalty. The defeat leaves Dallas with a 2-3 record, raising concerns about the team's defensive performance, which has allowed the second-most rushing yards in franchise history. The Cowboys' defensive coordinator Christian Parker's job may come into question following this performance. Dallas will have 10 days to regroup before facing the Green Bay Packers on October 18.

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By the Numbers

•Cowboys lose 24-16 to Bucs, falling to 2-3 this season.
•DaRon Bland allowed three catches for 91 yards and dropped a potential interception.
•Bland's penalty negated a 12-yard sack, extending a Bucs scoring drive.
•Dallas allowed 241 rushing yards, marking a significant defensive issue.
•Next game is against the Green Bay Packers on October 18.

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10:30 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Surprised,’ ‘He Is Not The Same Dude’ — Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer, NFL World React to DaRon Bland’s String of Mistakes in Loss to Bucs

What they're saying

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It was a night to forget for a number of Dallas Cowboys players as they fell to a 24-16 defeat at home to the previously winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Bucs head coach Todd Bowles was among the names to have been placed on the proverbial hot seat heading into Week 5, but when this slate of action is done, we may very well be asking if Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker’s time is up in Dallas.
— Yahoo Sports

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