Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
3-1
24
FINAL
41
Dallas
Cowboys
0-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Dallas Cowboys topped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 41-24 in a decisive Week 5 matchup, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams showcasing strong offensive capabilities, this game was crucial for Dallas as they look to maintain momentum in the season.
Dak Prescott was the standout performer for the Cowboys, throwing for an impressive 341 yards and three touchdowns, leading his team to a commanding victory. KaVontae Turpin also shone brightly, racking up 127 receiving yards, proving to be a critical target in the passing game. Meanwhile, Bucky Irving led the Buccaneers with 111 rushing yards, but his efforts weren't enough to keep pace with Dallas's high-powered offense.
Defensively, the Cowboys made their mark with a strong performance, highlighted by Caleb Downs' two interceptions and five total tackles. The turning point came in the second half when Downs intercepted a pass, setting up a touchdown that extended Dallas's lead to 17 points. Despite Rueben Bain Jr.'s efforts with two sacks for Tampa Bay, the Cowboys' defense stifled their opponents and ultimately secured the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 24 | 13 | 341 | 3 | 2 | 104.1 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 36 | 15 | 239 | 2 | 5 | 43.4 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 108.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 14 | 111 | 7.9 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 5 | 10 | 2.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 4 | 8 | 2.0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kameron Johnson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 3 | 127 | 42.3 | 2 | 62 | 1 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 6 | 109 | 18.2 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 3 | 70 | 23.3 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Jalen McMillan | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Downs | SS | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Rueben Bain Jr | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles Killebrew | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chandler Rivers | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Moore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 51 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

