Why is the Buccaneers vs. Cowboys game trending today?
Tampa Bay beat Dallas 24-16 on Thursday Night Football, earning its first win of the season and featuring Bucky Irving’s 72‑yard rush, the second‑longest of the year. The game also saw multiple Dallas errors, including two interceptions and a fumble on a kickoff return.
What happened
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Bucky Irving ran 72 yards for a touchdown, the second‑longest rush of the season and covering 90.5 yards total distance at 20.43 mph [1]
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Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott threw for 316 yards and a touchdown but also threw two interceptions; a kickoff return fumble added to Dallas’ errors [2]
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The Buccaneers won 24‑16, improving to 1‑4 while the Cowboys fell to 2‑3 [2]
What you need to know
The Buccaneers’ offensive drive that ended in Irving’s touchdown lasted 10 minutes 58 seconds, the longest for Tampa Bay since 2007 [1].
Irving’s 72‑yard run was the second‑longest rush in the NFL season to date [1].
Dallas committed two turnovers (two interceptions, one kickoff fumble) that contributed to the loss [2].
The win marked Tampa Bay’s first victory of the 2026 season [2].
It is not yet confirmed how this win will affect Tampa Bay’s playoff chances or whether Dallas will adjust its turnover issues in upcoming games.
Background
Thursday Night Football featured the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hosting the Dallas Cowboys. Tampa Bay entered the game 0‑4, while Dallas was 2‑3. The Buccaneers secured a 24‑16 victory, giving them their first win of the season.
Bucky Irving’s 72‑yard touchdown run was a highlight, ranking as the second‑longest rush of the NFL season and covering a total of 90.5 yards at a top speed of 20.43 mph. The drive that ended with the touchdown lasted nearly 11 minutes, the longest for Tampa Bay since 2007.
Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott threw for 316 yards and a touchdown but also threw two interceptions. A kickoff return fumble by KaVontae Turpin added to the Cowboys’ errors, contributing to the loss.
Questions people ask
Who scored the Buccaneers’ winning touchdown?
Running back Bucky Irving scored on a 72‑yard run.
How many turnovers did Dallas commit?
Dallas had three turnovers: two interceptions and a kickoff return fumble.
What was the significance of the win for Tampa Bay?
It was Tampa Bay’s first victory of the 2026 season, improving them to 1‑4.
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