Dallas
Cowboys
0-0
27
FINAL
17
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested Week 6 matchup, the Dallas Cowboys topped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a final score of 27-17. With playoff implications on the line, the Cowboys showcased their resilience, securing a crucial win on the road. This victory keeps Dallas firmly in the hunt for postseason positioning as the season approaches its midpoint.
Offensively, the Cowboys were powered by a standout performance from running back Eric Johnson, who racked up an impressive 136 rushing yards, proving pivotal in keeping the Buccaneers' defense on its heels. Quarterback Baker Mayfield led the Tampa Bay charge with 270 passing yards and a touchdown, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Cowboys' balanced attack. Meanwhile, Ted Hurst III emerged as a reliable target for Mayfield, accumulating 106 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Cowboys made their mark with a series of key plays, highlighted by LT Overton's two sacks that disrupted Tampa Bay's offensive rhythm. Kenny Moore II's interception provided a critical momentum shift, allowing Dallas to capitalize on the turnover. Ultimately, the Cowboys’ defensive unit stifled the Buccaneers in crucial moments, securing a hard-fought victory that could have lasting implications as the season unfolds.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 22 | 14 | 64% | 270 | 1 | 3 | 81.8 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 10 | 6 | 60% | 54 | 0 | 0 | 74.5 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Johnson | HB | 17 | 136 | 8.0 | 28 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Ben Hurst | HB | 5 | 95 | 19.0 | 6 | 1 | 73 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 7 | 49 | 7.0 | 13 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | — | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 3 | 106 | 35.3 | 59 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Ben Hurst | HB | 2 | 67 | 33.5 | 53 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 10 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 15 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Trey Avalos | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT Overton | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Mann | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Clayton Morant | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Mooney | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Bartlett | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Fox | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 35 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 58 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

