Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
0-1
10
FINAL
38
Dallas
Cowboys
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Dallas Cowboys dominated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, cruising to a 38-10 victory in Week 2 of the 2027 season. This win not only secures an early lead for Dallas in the standings but also sets the tone for their campaign as they look to reclaim their place among the league's elite.
Dak Prescott was the standout performer, throwing for an impressive 337 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing both precision and poise in the pocket. CeeDee Lamb was his favorite target, racking up 198 receiving yards, consistently stretching the field and creating mismatches against the Buccaneers' secondary. Meanwhile, Jaydon Blue contributed on the ground with 52 rushing yards, helping to balance the offensive attack.
Defensively, the Cowboys put pressure on the Buccaneers' offense, with Rashan Gary leading the charge with a key sack that halted a potential scoring drive. Dallas's defense effectively stifled Tampa Bay's offensive efforts, forcing them into unfavorable situations throughout the game. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Cowboys jumped out to a significant lead, leaving the Buccaneers scrambling to catch up.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 39 | 27 | 337 | 3 | 0 | 121.4 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 34 | 20 | 226 | 1 | 0 | 88.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 9 | 52 | 5.8 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 11 | 46 | 4.2 | 1 | 19 | 1 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 13 | 36 | 2.8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Josh Williams | HB | 6 | 11 | 1.8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jase McClellan | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jelani Woods | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 11 | 198 | 18.0 | 3 | 63 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 4 | 105 | 26.3 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 7 | 64 | 9.1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 8 | 60 | 7.5 | 0 | 14 | 2 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jalen McMillan | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Jase McClellan | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Josh Williams | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javin Wright | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa | MIKE | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colin Simmons | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Moore | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Braswell | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terell Smith | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Jackson | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT Overton | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tysheem Johnson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Walker | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 56 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 1 | 3 | 1 | 55 |

