Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
4-0
63
FINAL
26
Dallas
Cowboys
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 63-26 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications looming, Tampa Bay showcased their offensive prowess, leaving Dallas reeling and searching for answers.
Baker Mayfield shone brightly for the Buccaneers, throwing for 329 yards and three touchdowns, effectively leading the charge. Meanwhile, Bucky Irving dominated on the ground, racking up an impressive 237 rushing yards, keeping the Dallas defense on its heels throughout the contest. CeeDee Lamb put up a valiant effort for the Cowboys, notching 138 receiving yards, but the offensive fireworks from Tampa Bay proved too much to overcome.
Defensively, the Buccaneers made critical plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Benjamin Morrison's two interceptions were pivotal, halting Dallas drives and setting the tone for Tampa Bay's runaway victory. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Morrison's second pick led to a quick touchdown, extending the lead to a seemingly insurmountable margin, ultimately sealing the fate of the Cowboys.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 24 | 18 | 329 | 3 | 2 | 121.5 |
| Sam Howell | QB | 30 | 7 | 195 | 1 | 2 | 37.5 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 9 | 5 | 109 | 1 | 0 | 135.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 20 | 237 | 11.8 | 5 | 51 | 1 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 10 | 78 | 7.8 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Emari Demercado | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 3 | 138 | 46.0 | 2 | 84 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 5 | 128 | 25.6 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 5 | 111 | 22.2 | 3 | 39 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 6 | 79 | 13.2 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Emari Demercado | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Rozeboom | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 55 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |

