Cowboys had a chance for the comeback, but couldn't finish and lose to previously winless Buccaneers
The Dallas Cowboys, who had high hopes for a turnaround after reshaping their defense this offseason, fell short in a humiliating 24-16 home loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night. Despite a promising start with a Javonte Williams touchdown, the Cowboys’ offense sputtered throughout the game, with Dak Prescott completing just 9 of 20 passes for 114 yards in the first half alone.
The defense, which was supposed to improve under new coordinator Christian Parker, struggled mightily, allowing an undrafted rookie quarterback, Jalon Daniels, to orchestrate a dominant performance. The Buccaneers, who entered the game winless at 0-4, capitalized on Dallas’ defensive lapses, including multiple penalties that extended their drives.
A late fourth-quarter opportunity for a Cowboys comeback evaporated when a pass intended for Jake Ferguson went off his facemask and was intercepted, sealing Tampa Bay’s victory. The loss underscores the Cowboys’ ongoing struggles, as their offense and defense continue to fail to deliver on expectations, leaving them at 2-3 in the NFC East.
