Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
1-1
38
FINAL
42
Dallas
Cowboys
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 53d ago
In a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a final score of 42-38, keeping their playoff hopes alive in the 2026 season. The stakes were high, as both teams sought to bolster their standing in a competitive NFC landscape. Dak Prescott was the standout performer for Dallas, throwing for an impressive 428 yards and six touchdowns, showcasing his elite passing ability throughout the game. Emmitt Smith added 107 rushing yards, while Bob TheBullet delivered a spectacular performance with 249 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target in crucial moments. Their offensive synergy was pivotal in overcoming the Buccaneers' challenge. Defensively, the Buccaneers struggled to contain the explosive Cowboys offense, but Jacob Parrish led the way with six tackles. The game turned when Prescott connected with Bob TheBullet for a critical touchdown late in the fourth quarter, shifting momentum firmly in Dallas' favor. Despite Ronde Barber's two interceptions for Tampa Bay, the Cowboys' offensive firepower ultimately proved too much to handle, sealing their hard-fought victory.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Dak PrescottQB241771%42863113.1
Baker MayfieldQB231565%21430134.7
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Emmitt SmithHB161076.7310410
Bucky IrvingHB12645.3170260
Baker MayfieldQB5448.810170
Josh MeltonCB7213.0190140
Josh PorterQB000.0—000
Ted Hurst IIIWR000.0—001
Dak PrescottQB2-4-2.0—001
Mike HaywoodQB1-6-6.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Bob TheBulletWR924927.7613560
CeeDee LambWR18383.0411830
Montrell McCoyWILL27738.5601710
Bryan QuigleyLT45714.3270230
Tyron CarrCB24221.0120360
Tyrone FranklinCB23417.071260
Bucky IrvingHB4287.0270200
Emmitt SmithHB3206.7301250
Ted Hurst IIIWR2189.0170100
Mike HaywoodQB2178.511130
Jeremiah FrostC11717.0151170
Defense
Box score: defensive stats by player
PlayerPosTKLSACKINTFFPD
Ronde BarberCB30200
Devin GraySS60000
Josiah TrotterMIKE10100
Connor SwainLT50001
Matthew GrahamSS21000
Marc RobinsonSS30001
Zyon McCollumCB30000
Carson PriceTE30012
Bobby LoudSS20001
Mark WilkinsTE20000
Nick HartmannTE20001
Caleb DownsSS20000
Scotty HurnsSS20000
Jalen OliverWR20000
Antoine Winfield JrFS20003
Vita VeaDT20000
Mario GonzalesQB20000
Montrell CooperWR10000
Yaya DiabyREDG10000
Andrew MontagueRG10000
Dez BryantWR10000
LT OvertonDT10000
Dom PayneMIKE10000
Chet KirkpatrickREDG10000
Quinnen WilliamsDT00001
Warren SappDT00000
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Sean AikenMIKE0060
Keegan GoingsLG33357