Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
4-1
35
FINAL
32
Dallas
Cowboys
4-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers narrowly defeated the Dallas Cowboys 35-32, showcasing the intensity of this 2027 season. Both teams were hungry for a win, but it was the Buccaneers who emerged victorious, solidifying their position in the playoff race.
Baker Mayfield led the Buccaneers' offense with precision, throwing for three touchdowns and keeping the chains moving. Meanwhile, Bucky Irving added a powerful ground game, rushing for 105 yards that helped maintain offensive momentum. On the other side, Dak Prescott put up an impressive 400 passing yards, connecting with Jeremiah Smith for significant gains, including a standout 157 yards receiving.
The Buccaneers' defense played a crucial role in the outcome, with Vita Vea dominating the line with three sacks that disrupted Prescott’s rhythm. Keionte Scott's timely interception also proved pivotal, halting a potential game-tying drive from the Cowboys. The defense's ability to make key plays at critical moments ultimately secured the win for Tampa Bay.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 38 | 22 | 400 | 3 | 1 | 109.5 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 23 | 13 | 262 | 3 | 0 | 136.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 9 | 105 | 11.7 | 2 | 56 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 14 | 78 | 5.6 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Ryan Wingo | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Smith | TE | 6 | 157 | 26.2 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Ryan Wingo | WR | 4 | 96 | 24.0 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 7 | 85 | 12.1 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 3 | 73 | 24.3 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| KJ Duff | TE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vita Vea | DT | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KJ Bolden | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Bullock | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 3 | 3 | 1 | 35 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |

