Jalon Daniels leads Buccaneers to victory as fans criticize broadcast moments
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 9:11 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
On October 8, 2026, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers secured a 24-16 win against the Dallas Cowboys. Undrafted rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels filled in for Baker Mayfield and completed 19 of 25 passes with no turnovers. Despite the victory, NFL fans criticized Prime Video's broadcast for its focus on Daniels' mother, Star, as she ate nachos during the game. Postgame, the two shared an emotional moment on air, where Daniels invited her to join him during an interview. This win marks Daniels as the first undrafted rookie quarterback to beat the Cowboys since 1987.
- •Buccaneers beat Cowboys 24-16 on October 8, 2026.
- •Jalon Daniels completed 19 of 25 passes for 189 yards.
- •Fans criticized broadcast for focusing on Daniels' mother eating nachos.
- •Daniels and his mother shared an emotional postgame moment.
- •This win makes Daniels the first undrafted rookie to defeat the Cowboys since 1987.
- 9:11 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Embarrassing Jalon Daniels’ Mom,’ ‘So Wrong’ — NFL Fans Rip Prime Video’s Coverage of Bucs QB’s Mother During Cowboys Clash
"The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were not favored to win on the road on Thursday night against the Dallas Cowboys with an undrafted rookie quarterback, Jalon Daniels, suiting up in Baker Mayfield’s absence, especially after a 0-4 start to the season. However, Daniels impressed, leading Tampa Bay to a 24-16 win over Dallas, completing 19-of-25 passes with no turnovers.
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