Cowboys score late touchdown to narrow gap against Buccaneers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 3:09 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys mounted a significant comeback effort against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth quarter on October 9, 2026. After a goal-line stand prevented Tampa Bay from extending their lead, Dak Prescott led the Cowboys on a 99-yard drive resulting in a 17-yard touchdown pass to George Pickens. The Cowboys attempted a two-point conversion, which was unsuccessful, leaving them trailing 24-16. With under four minutes remaining, Dallas will have another opportunity to score after regaining possession.
- •Tampa Bay failed on fourth and goal from the one-yard line.
- •Dak Prescott's 99-yard drive capped off by a TD pass to Pickens.
- •Dallas' two-point conversion attempt was unsuccessful.
- •The Cowboys are down 24-16 with under four minutes left.
- •Dallas is set to receive the ball back shortly.
- 3:09 AMYahoo Sports — WATCH: Cowboys make it interesting in fourth quarter with Pickens TD
"After Dallas stopped the Buccaneers on fourth and goal from the one, the Cowboys had a 99-yard drive to make it a one-possession game in the fourth.
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