Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
2-2
66
FINAL
47
Dallas
Cowboys
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane offensive showdown, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the Dallas Cowboys with a final score of 66-47, securing a crucial victory in Week 5 of the 2026 season. Both teams were looking to solidify their playoff aspirations, but it was the Buccaneers who emerged victorious in this thrilling contest.
Baker Mayfield was the star of the night for Tampa Bay, throwing for an astounding 660 yards and six touchdowns, showcasing his elite passing ability. Jalin Hyatt also made a significant impact, racking up 206 receiving yards, while Ashton Jeanty carried the ball for the Cowboys, accumulating an impressive 344 rushing yards. The offensive fireworks were relentless, but it was Mayfield’s precision passing that ultimately led to the Bucs' triumph.
Defensively, the Buccaneers made critical plays that turned the tide of the game. Zyon McCollum led the charge with eight total tackles, while Elijah Roberts added pressure with two sacks, disrupting the Cowboys' rhythm. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Mayfield connected with Hyatt for a long touchdown, pushing the lead to an insurmountable margin and sealing the deal for Tampa Bay.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 34 | 21 | 660 | 6 | 1 | 132.9 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 18 | 9 | 228 | 3 | 1 | 112.2 |
| Jalon Daniels | QB | 1 | 1 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 158.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 27 | 344 | 12.7 | 3 | 89 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 16 | 67 | 4.2 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Hunter Luepke | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 4 | 206 | 51.5 | 4 | 79 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 6 | 148 | 24.7 | 2 | 36 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 6 | 144 | 24.0 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 4 | 127 | 31.8 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 3 | 113 | 37.7 | 2 | 67 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 2 | 61 | 30.5 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Hunter Luepke | FB | 1 | 54 | 54.0 | 0 | 54 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jerome Ford | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Roberts | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Caelen Carson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Moore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 56 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 1 | 1 | 9 | 19 |

