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Cowboys news: Dallas loses in embarrassing fashion to formerly winless Bucs

Bucs take down Cowboys, 24-16, in Thursday night showdown at AT&T Stadium – CBS News The Cowboys were a lock to win this football game by most media and betting outlets. Instead they fall to 2-3 with plenty of tough…

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 11:00 AM
Cowboys news: Dallas loses in embarrassing fashion to formerly winless Bucs
Key Things to Know
  • The Dallas Cowboys suffered an upset 24-16 loss against the previously winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
  • Tampa Bay running back Bucky Irving rushed for a career-high 165 yards and scored two touchdowns.
  • Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb exited the game in the fourth quarter due to a quad injury.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Dallas Cowboys suffered a 24-16 defeat at AT&T Stadium against the previously winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night. Entering the contest as heavy 8.5-point favorites, Dallas fell to a 2-3 record on the season. Tampa Bay running back Bucky Irving led the Buccaneers' offense with a career-high 165 rushing yards and two total touchdowns, including a receiving score from undrafted rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels.

Compounding the loss, Cowboys star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb suffered a fourth-quarter quad injury and was visibly hobbling before exiting the contest. Dallas also played without cornerback Joey Porter Jr., who was ruled out prior to kickoff due to an illness. The Cowboys defense extended its franchise-record streak to eight consecutive games without an interception.

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