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Irving leads Buccaneers to shock win over Cowboys

Tampa Bay Buccaneers secure first win of the season with 24-16 victory over Dallas Cowboys

By Meesha Belrose · Published · 3 min read
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The brief

Tampa Bay Buccaneers secure first win of the season with 24-16 victory over Dallas Cowboys

The story

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers secured their first win of the season with a 24-16 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. Bucky Irving played a pivotal role in the win, scoring two touchdowns and rushing for a career-high 165 yards, according to SOURCE 1 — BBC Sport.

Irving's impressive performance was complemented by the Buccaneers' quarterback Jalon Daniels, who made his second start in place of the injured Baker Mayfield. Daniels threw a touchdown pass to Irving in the first half and directed a turnover-free offense, finishing 19 of 25 for 189 yards, as reported by SOURCE 2 — The Guardian — Sport.

A closer look

The Buccaneers' rushing game was a key factor in their win, with Irving and the team's offense piling up 241 yards on the ground. Irving's 72-yard run in the second half set up the touchdown that put Tampa Bay ahead for good, according to SOURCE 2 — The Guardian — Sport.

The Cowboys, led by quarterback Dak Prescott, struggled to find their footing in the game. Prescott threw two interceptions, including one that helped Tampa Bay clinch the win in the final two minutes, as reported by SOURCE 2 — The Guardian — Sport.


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