Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
2-2
52
FINAL
24
Dallas
Cowboys
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant performance, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the Dallas Cowboys 52-24 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. The win solidifies Tampa Bay's position as a formidable contender, showcasing their offensive prowess and strategic execution throughout the game.
Baker Mayfield led the charge for the Buccaneers, throwing for an impressive 392 yards and six touchdowns, establishing himself as the gameβs offensive standout. Joined by Bucky Irving, who racked up 123 receiving yards, the Buccaneers' air attack proved too much for the Cowboys to handle. Despite Javonte Williams leading Dallas with 47 rushing yards, the Cowboys struggled to find offensive rhythm.
Defensively, Tampa Bay's unit made critical plays, highlighted by Jacob Parrish's two interceptions that shifted momentum decisively in favor of the Buccaneers. The turning point came early in the second half when Parrish's second pick culminated in a touchdown, extending Tampa Bay's lead and demoralizing the Cowboys. With Keionte Scott adding three total tackles, the Buccaneers' defense effectively contained Dallas, sealing the victory with a commanding presence.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 19 | 12 | 392 | 6 | 0 | 146.3 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 27 | 12 | 243 | 2 | 6 | 61.7 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 6 | 47 | 7.8 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 6 | 41 | 6.8 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 6 | 28 | 4.7 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 3 | 123 | 41.0 | 2 | 64 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 2 | 112 | 56.0 | 2 | 78 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 4 | 86 | 21.5 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 2 | 80 | 40.0 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jonathan Mingo | WR | 1 | 39 | 39.0 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Keionte Scott | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| LT Overton | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles Killebrew | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rueben Bain Jr | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Moore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 48 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 45 |

