Dallas
Cowboys
1-0
77
FINAL
11
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Dallas Cowboys triumphed over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a staggering final score of 77-11 in Week 2 of the 2027 season. The Cowboys showcased their dominance, making a strong statement early in the season and solidifying their position as a contender in the league.
Dak Prescott led the charge for Dallas, throwing for 349 yards and four touchdowns, while Javonte Williams added 92 rushing yards to the mix. Mike Matthews was a standout in the receiving corps, racking up 95 yards through the air, helping to stretch the Buccaneers' defense thin throughout the contest. This offensive display was truly a team effort, with the Cowboys finding success in nearly every aspect of their game.
Defensively, the Cowboys were relentless, with Malachi Lawrence leading the way with an impressive 3.5 sacks. Jalen Thompson's two interceptions further stifled any hopes of a Tampa Bay comeback, marking a turning point in the game. The Buccaneers struggled to find rhythm, largely due to the pressure applied by Dallas, which not only limited their scoring opportunities but also contributed to the overwhelming scoreline.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 29 | 22 | 76% | 349 | 4 | 2 | 126.2 |
| Dante Moore | QB | 38 | 17 | 45% | 262 | 1 | 4 | 37.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 7 | 92 | 13.1 | 6 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Dante Moore | QB | 6 | 28 | 4.7 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Cobb | HB | 6 | 4 | 0.7 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamari Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Matthews | WR | 5 | 95 | 19.0 | 61 | 2 | 69 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 6 | 86 | 14.3 | 35 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| Jamari Johnson | TE | 4 | 78 | 19.5 | 41 | 0 | 54 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 4 | 75 | 18.8 | 52 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 6 | 60 | 10.0 | 31 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 2 | 54 | 27.0 | 7 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Ryan Wingo | WR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 17 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 20 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Isaiah Sategna III | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 21 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 30 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 4 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| DaRon Bland | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nehemiah Pritchett | CB | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Peyton Bowen | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raylen Wilson | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elliot Washington II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sammy Brown | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Hall | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Stone | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 10 | 23 |
| Ryan Stonehouse | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Gay | K | 1 | 2 | 0 | 55 |

