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Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
17-2
21
FINAL
31
Dallas
Cowboys
17-1
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AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 19h ago
In a thrilling Conference Championship showdown, the Dallas Cowboys topped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-21, securing their spot in the Super Bowl for the 2028 season. Both teams fought hard for a chance at glory, but it was the Cowboys who emerged victorious in this high-stakes battle. Jalon Daniels showcased his prowess as he threw for three touchdowns, leading the Cowboys' offense to an impressive performance. Baker Mayfield also had a strong outing, passing for 228 yards and keeping the Buccaneers competitive throughout the game. Meanwhile, Bucky Irving added 49 rushing yards, but it was Cade Otton's 71 receiving yards that provided some sparks for Tampa Bay. Defensively, the Cowboys made crucial plays that helped seal their victory. Grant Delpit led the charge with five total tackles, consistently disrupting the Buccaneers' rhythm. A pivotal moment came when the Cowboys forced a turnover, shifting the momentum in their favor and allowing them to maintain control until the final whistle, proving their mettle on both sides of the ball.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Baker MayfieldQB312684%22821105.3
Jalon DanielsQB322269%22731107.1
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Bucky IrvingHB10494.9250160
Rachaad WhiteHB6223.760100
Keelon RussellQB11919.0—0190
Jalon DanielsQB5173.47160
Baker MayfieldQB188.0—080
Tez JohnsonWR000.0—000
Carnell TateWR000.0—001
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Cade OttonTE8718.9121220
Tre TuckerWR66711.2272250
Alec PierceWR66410.7291200
Rachaad WhiteHB66010.0280250
Bucky IrvingHB7466.6220160
Carnell TateWR23919.590211
Josh OliverTE23115.540190
Nyck HarborWR3248.060120
Tez JohnsonWR22311.5120160
Emeka EgbukaWR22010.090161
Jonathan RomeroTE362.0—141
Chase BrownHB144.03040
Defense
Box score: defensive stats by player
PlayerPosTKLSACKINTFFPD
Ronnie HickmanFS20110
Barrett CarterMIKE10100
Grant DelpitSS50000
Sonny StylesMIKE40000
Derek CarrCB40000
Malik MuhammadCB40000
Calijah KanceyDT11000
Donovan EzeiruakuREDGE20000
Antoine Winfield JrFS20000
Jermond McCoyCB20000
Cooper DeJeanCB20001
CJ AllenSAM20001
Caleb DownsFS20001
Chance CampbellMIKE20000
Tykee SmithSS20000
Benjamin MorrisonCB10001
Yaya DiabyREDGE10000
Joey GomesMIKE10000
Jacob ParrishCB00011
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Cam LittleK22158
Brandon AubreyK11446