Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
1-0
51
FINAL
36
Dallas
Cowboys
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the Dallas Cowboys with a final score of 51-36. The victory solidifies the Buccaneers' strong start to the 2027 season, showcasing their offensive firepower against a formidable opponent.
Leading the charge for Tampa Bay was quarterback Bucky Irving, who delivered a standout performance with 87 rushing yards, while Sincere Brown was a standout in the passing game, racking up 155 receiving yards. Despite the loss, Dak Prescott shone for the Cowboys, throwing for an impressive 372 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his elite passing ability throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Buccaneers made pivotal plays that significantly impacted the outcome. Rueben Bain Jr. was a force, registering two sacks and an interception, helping to disrupt the Cowboys' rhythm at key moments. The turning point came in the second half when Bain's interception shifted momentum back to Tampa Bay, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately seal the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 28 | 19 | 68% | 372 | 5 | 4 | 110.7 |
| Paul Crew | QB | 33 | 20 | 61% | 332 | 4 | 0 | 134.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 12 | 87 | 7.3 | 23 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 16 | 78 | 4.9 | 25 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Paul Crew | QB | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jonathan Hall | HB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| John Runner | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bauer Sharp | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sincere Brown | WR | 6 | 155 | 25.8 | 102 | 3 | 55 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 5 | 114 | 22.8 | 39 | 2 | 54 | 0 |
| Phillip Thornton | WR | 5 | 94 | 18.8 | 49 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 3 | 92 | 30.7 | 54 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 4 | 70 | 17.5 | 17 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 13 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 17 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Bauer Sharp | TE | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jonathan Hall | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Manuel Espinosa | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Hill | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tanner Ingle | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar James | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Moore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ameer Speed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tysheem Johnson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harold Perkins Jr. | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Corey Washington | P | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brandon Ward | K | 3 | 3 | 5 | 42 |

