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Jalon Daniels earns first NFL win as Bucs beat Cowboys 24-16

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 6:23 AM

Last updated Oct 14, 2026

Jalon Daniels earns first NFL win as Bucs beat Cowboys 24-16

Summary

Jalon Daniels led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 24-16 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 5, marking his first NFL win in just his second start. Filling in for injured starter Baker Mayfield, Daniels completed 19 of 25 passes for 189 yards and one touchdown. His performance drew praise from former Buccaneers quarterback Chris Simms, who noted Daniels' standout traits. This win improves the Buccaneers' season record to 1-4. Tampa Bay's run game was significant, with 241 yards on the ground, including 165 from Bucky Irving, emphasizing the team's strategy to support the rookie quarterback.

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By the Numbers

•Daniels becomes first undrafted rookie QB to start for the Bucs.
•Tampa Bay improved to 1-4 following the win over Dallas.
•Bucky Irving recorded 165 rushing yards, enhancing the offensive effort.
•Daniels posted a 110.2 passer rating in the victory.
•Simms praised Daniels' control and talent during the game.

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6:23 AMYahoo Sports — ‘My Favorite Undrafted Player,’ ‘Everyone’s an All-Pro vs the Cowboys’ — NFL Fans React As Ex-Bucs QB Hypes Jalon Daniels’ ‘Starting-Caliber Traits’

What they're saying

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Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Chris Simms heaped praise on Jalon Daniels and argued that he has “starting-caliber traits” after the undrafted rookie led a 24-16 win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 5. It was Daniels’ first NFL win, in his second career start, and the Bucs’ first of the season, lifting them to 1-4.
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