Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
1-3
21
FINAL
42
Dallas
Cowboys
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive clash in Week 5 of the 2026 season, the Dallas Cowboys topped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a final score of 42-21. This victory not only boosts the Cowboys' confidence but also places them firmly in the playoff conversation as they look to build momentum in the league.
Cowboys quarterback Joe Milton showcased his arm strength and accuracy, throwing for 216 yards and three touchdowns, leading the charge for Dallas. CeeDee Lamb was his favorite target, racking up 93 receiving yards, while Bucky Irving led the Buccaneers on the ground with a solid 101 rushing yards, though it wasn't enough to turn the tide in Tampa's favor.
Defensively, the Cowboys made their presence felt, with Kenny Clark recording a sack and Cobie Durant securing an interception that shifted momentum decisively in the second half. The turning point came when Durant picked off a pass deep in Buccaneers territory, setting up another scoring opportunity for Dallas and effectively sealing Tampa's fate in the contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 40 | 23 | 216 | 3 | 3 | 66.2 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 37 | 18 | 146 | 0 | 2 | 36.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 17 | 101 | 5.9 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 14 | 55 | 3.9 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 8 | 34 | 4.3 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Sean Tucker | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 4 | 6 | 1.5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Devin Culp | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Bauer Sharp | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 9 | 93 | 10.3 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Tez Johnson | WR | 6 | 75 | 12.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 6 | 57 | 9.5 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Luke Schoonmaker | TE | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Bauer Sharp | TE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jalen McMillan | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Devin Culp | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tykee Smith | SS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | WILL | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JJ Roberts | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar James | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Moore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |