Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
2-2
30
FINAL
38
Dallas
Cowboys
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Dallas Cowboys outlasted the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a final score of 38-30. The stakes were high as both teams battled for positioning in the competitive NFC, and the Cowboys emerged victorious, bolstering their playoff hopes.
Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott was in elite form, throwing for 342 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers at crucial moments. CeeDee Lamb was his top target, racking up 117 receiving yards, while the Buccaneers' James Cook made a strong showing on the ground with 133 rushing yards, but it wasnβt enough to keep pace with Dallas's offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Cowboys made key plays to turn the tide in their favor. Trevon Diggs snagged two interceptions, providing crucial momentum shifts that kept the Buccaneers at bay. Additionally, Micah Parsons applied pressure with a sack, contributing to a defensive performance that ultimately sealed the win for Dallas in a high-stakes battle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 17 | 13 | 76% | 342 | 5 | 1 | 132.9 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 15 | 6 | 40% | 97 | 1 | 3 | 44.9 |
| James Cook | HB | 4 | 4 | 100% | 70 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 0 | 4 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 | β |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook | HB | 13 | 133 | 10.2 | 14 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 9 | 42 | 4.7 | 12 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teddy Bridgewater | QB | 1 | -6 | -6.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 3 | 117 | 39.0 | 66 | 2 | 75 | 0 |
| Brandin Cooks | WR | 2 | 105 | 52.5 | 22 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 5 | 102 | 20.4 | 33 | 2 | 37 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 4 | 70 | 17.5 | 87 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| James Cook | HB | 4 | 70 | 17.5 | 44 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Rakim Jarrett | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | β | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Wilson | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| jrw ww | CB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayron Kearse | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leighton Vander Esch | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| oo ee | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaevon Merriweather | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stephon Gilmore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin White | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Neal | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Anger | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 51 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 56 |
| Jake Camarda | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

