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“They Don’t Have an Identity”: Cowboys Legend Calls Out Dak Prescott and Co. After Embarrassing Loss to Buccaneers

The Dallas Cowboys had a chance to build on a hard-fought win over Houston, but Thursday night brought a different kind of test. Instead of taking care of business at home, Dallas let a previously winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers team…

By Farheen Fathima · Essentially Sports

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 4:29 AM

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Cowboys legend Nate Newton criticized Dallas for lacking an identity following a 24-16 loss to Tampa Bay.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 24-16 at AT&T Stadium after trailing at halftime.
Quarterback Dak Prescott threw for 316 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in the defeat.

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Former Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Nate Newton criticized the current team for lacking identity and toughness following a 24-16 home defeat to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Speaking on Cowboys Country, Newton argued that the current squad struggles under adversity compared to past eras. The loss dropped Dallas after they led 10-7 at halftime, surrendering 17 second-half points to a previously winless Tampa Bay team.

Tampa Bay dominated possession and ran for 241 yards against the Dallas defense. Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott threw for 316 yards and a touchdown but suffered two costly interceptions. Both team owner Jerry Jones and head coach Brian Schottenheimer expressed deep disappointment with the performance, while Prescott acknowledged Tampa Bay outprepared them on the short week.

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