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‘Embarrassing’: Viral moment says it all as Dallas Cowboys hits historic low

A winless opponent and playing at home felt like the perfect mix for the Cowboys to get over the .500 mark.

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 5:19 AM
‘Embarrassing’: Viral moment says it all as Dallas Cowboys hits historic low
Key Things to Know
  • Dak Prescott addressed an exchange with a stadium worker calling Dallas' 24-16 loss to Tampa Bay embarrassing.
  • Dallas set a franchise record by allowing 375 or more yards in five consecutive games to open the season.
  • A late Prescott interception caught by Alex Anzalone sealed the victory for the Buccaneers.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Dallas Cowboys fell to a 24-16 home defeat against the previously winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers, dropping their season record to 2-3. Dallas mounted a late drive, but a tipped pass off tight end Jake Ferguson led to a game-sealing interception thrown by Dak Prescott with under 1:30 remaining. Following the loss, Prescott addressed a post-game exchange with a stadium employee who called the defeat embarrassing.

With the result, Dallas set an unwanted franchise record by allowing at least 375 yards in each of their first five games. Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving rushed for 165 yards and a touchdown, while George Pickens tallied nine catches for 130 yards and a score in the loss. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones expressed his disappointment post-game, acknowledging Tampa Bay dominated across key phases.

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