Thursday Night Football: Bucs upset Cowboys 24-16
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 24-16 in a Thursday Night Football game. The win was driven by a strong rushing performance and a late interception by Alex Anzalone.
Why it matters
The upset highlights the unpredictable nature of the NFL season and impacts team standings.
The Cowboys suffered one of their most humiliating defeats with Dak Prescott as their quarterback. They lost 24-16 at home to a previously winless team starting an undrafted rookie quarterback.
The Buccaneers, who trailed 10-7 at halftime, dominated the third quarter by outscoring the Cowboys 17-0 and outgaining them 197 to 59.
The Cowboys got a break when Todd Bowles decided to go for it on fourth-and-goal from the Dallas 1 with 8:36 remaining. Sean Tucker was stopped for no gain by Jaishawn Barham, giving the Cowboys hope.
Dallas went 99 yards in 10 plays, and George Pickens’ 18-yard touchdown reception pulled the Cowboys within 24-16 after a missed 2-point conversion.
The Cowboys drove to the Tampa Bay 24 with a chance to tie it, but a Prescott pass bounced off the hands of Jake Ferguson and Alex Anzalone intercepted the carom with 1:16 left.
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