Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
3-1
37
FINAL
49
Dallas
Cowboys
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, the Dallas Cowboys triumphed over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a final score of 49-37. This Week 5 matchup showcased the offensive firepower of both teams, but the Cowboys emerged victorious, solidifying their position in the competitive landscape of the season.
Dallas quarterback Justin Herbert was the star of the night, throwing for five touchdowns and leading his team to a commanding performance. Meanwhile, Buccaneers quarterback Matthew Stafford racked up an impressive 392 passing yards, but it was not enough to counter the offensive onslaught. CeeDee Lamb made a significant impact for Tampa Bay, amassing 242 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target throughout the game.
Defensively, the Cowboys made crucial stands that ultimately shaped the outcome, with Isaiah Bolden leading the team in tackles. Kelee Ringo's interception added a pivotal moment to the game, halting Tampa Bay's momentum at a critical juncture. The turning point came in the third quarter when Dallas capitalized on a turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and maintain control until the final whistle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 27 | 17 | 63% | 392 | 5 | 2 | 115.3 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 18 | 12 | 67% | 343 | 5 | 1 | 126.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrick DUNN | HB | 13 | 69 | 5.3 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 5 | 41 | 8.2 | 16 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 3 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 5 | 242 | 48.4 | 28 | 4 | 75 | 0 |
| Donald Parham Jr | TE | 5 | 236 | 47.2 | 92 | 4 | 65 | 0 |
| Warrick DUNN | HB | 6 | 94 | 15.7 | 45 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 30 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 1 | 0 | 31 | 1 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 12 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| larry allen | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ameer Speed | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Preston Smith | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykel Williams | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juan Thornhill | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello Height | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kei'Trel Clark | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Segun Olubi | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Durfee | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique Hampton | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chance Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ted Hendricks | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Morstead | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 33 |

