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Jerry Jones Says Cowboys Defense Is ‘Right Where We Started’ After Buccaneers Loss

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys lost 24-16 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night at AT&T Stadium, where Tampa Bay ran for 241 yards and did not turn the ball over in its first win of the season.

By Dallas Sports Journal · Yardbarker

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 6:38 PM

Key Things to Know

Jerry Jones stated the Cowboys' defense is back where it started after allowing 241 rushing yards.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 24-16 at AT&T Stadium.
Bucky Irving led Tampa Bay's offense with a career-high 165 rushing yards and two touchdowns.

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Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones stated that the team's defense is "right where we started" following a 24-16 home loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night. Jones expressed sharp disappointment in the defensive unit after Tampa Bay rushed for 241 yards and dominated time of possession to claim its first win of the season.

Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving rushed for 165 yards and scored two touchdowns, while rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels threw for 189 yards and a touchdown. Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott completed 24 of 42 passes for 316 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions as Dallas fell to a 2-3 record.

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Jerry Jones Says Cowboys Defense Is ‘Right Where We Started’ After Buccaneers Loss

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