Buccaneers at Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys 31, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 29 · FAMILY TIES MD27
Final Score
Buccaneers 29 4 TD · 0 FG · 3 XP
Cowboys 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XPBaker Mayfield 288 yds passingAhmad Hardy 76 yds rushingTre Tucker 95 yds receivingBenjamin Morrison 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 410 · 362Passing yards 288 · 239Rushing yards 122 · 123Completions 29/43 · 20/30Yards per carry 4.9 · 5.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 5d ago
In a thrilling Week 7 matchup, the Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by a score of 31-29, keeping their playoff hopes alive in the competitive 2027 season. With both teams vying for a vital win, the stakes were high, and the atmosphere was electric as the game unfolded.
Baker Mayfield had a strong performance for the Buccaneers, throwing for 288 yards, while Ahmad Hardy contributed on the ground with 76 rushing yards. However, it was Byrum Brown of the Cowboys who stole the spotlight with two touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to deliver in clutch moments. Tre Tucker also made a significant impact for Tampa Bay, racking up 95 receiving yards and keeping his team in contention throughout the game.
Defensively, the Cowboys were led by Nick Bolton, who tallied eight total tackles, providing a steady presence on the field. Malachi Lawrence added to the pressure with 1.5 sacks, disrupting the Buccaneers' offensive rhythm. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Cowboys' defense held strong, forcing a critical turnover that allowed them to maintain their slim lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 29 | |
| 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 31 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Buccaneers | ||||||
| Baker MayfieldQB | 29/43 | 67% | 288 | 1 | 0 | 93.9 |
Cowboys | ||||||
| Byrum BrownQB | 20/30 | 67% | 239 | 2 | 1 | 99.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Buccaneers | |||||||
| Ahmad HardyHB | 11 | 76 | 6.9 | 52 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Sean TuckerHB | 6 | 23 | 3.8 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Cade OttonTE | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Baker MayfieldQB | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre TuckerWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cowboys | |||||||
| Brashard SmithHB | 14 | 75 | 5.4 | 22 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Javonte WilliamsHB | 6 | 44 | 7.3 | 12 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jake FergusonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byrum BrownQB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Buccaneers | |||||||
| Tre TuckerWR | 8 | 95 | 11.9 | 20 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 7 | 86 | 12.3 | 14 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Devin CulpTE | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 6 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Cade OttonTE | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin JrWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Ahmad HardyHB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Cowboys | |||||||
| Drake LondonWR | 4 | 85 | 21.3 | 42 | 2 | 47 | 0 |
| Cam ColemanWR | 5 | 60 | 12.0 | 20 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Rocky BersTE | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 17 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Evan StewartWR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Brashard SmithHB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 16 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jake FergusonTE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Buccaneers | |||||
| Benjamin MorrisonCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah TrotterMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Yaya DiabyREDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollumCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt RoseMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield JrFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demonte CapehartDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob ParrishCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita VeaDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte ScottCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain JrLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ethan PowellSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah KanceyDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Branson CombsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JJ RobertsSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cowboys | |||||
| Malachi LawrenceREDG | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BoltonSAM | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah GreenCB | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb DownsSS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Simeon HarrisCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shavon Revel JrCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike SainristilCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen ThompsonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn BarhamWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny ClarkDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen WilliamsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marist LiufauLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake GoldayWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Buccaneers | |||
| Lucas CarneiroK | 0/1 | 3 | 0 |
Cowboys | |||
| Brandon AubreyK | 1/1 | 4 | 57 |
