Dallas Cowboys struggle in Week 5 loss to Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 3:00 AM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys fell to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at home, marking a disappointing 2-3 start to the season. The Cowboys' defense allowed 241 rushing yards and struggled against the Buccaneers' rookie quarterback Jaylon Daniels, who completed 19 of 25 passes for 189 yards and one touchdown. Dallas' offense managed only 16 points, hampered by two turnovers and a lack of a rushing attack. The Buccaneers controlled the game with lengthy drives, holding the ball for nearly 40 minutes. This loss highlights ongoing issues for Dallas, including defensive lapses and turnovers.
- •Dallas falls to 2-3 after losing to the winless Buccaneers.
- •Buccaneers' Jaylon Daniels has a quarterback rating of 110.2.
- •Dallas allowed 241 rushing yards and faced three turnovers.
- •Tampa Bay dominated possession, holding the ball for almost 40 minutes.
- •Cowboys scored late but failed to tie the game.
- 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — What we learned from Dallas' humiliating Week 5 loss to the Buccaneers
"Dallas' defensive struggles against the run and the pass, plus turnovers, can allow any team a shot at upsetting the Cowboys
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