# Buccaneers Win 24-16 Over Cowboys

> Buccaneers' rookie QB Jalon Daniels leads 24-16 win over Cowboys despite coach Todd Bowles' poor decisions.
- Title: Buccaneers Win 24-16 Over Cowboys · Tampa Bay Buccaneers On SI
- Summary: Buccaneers' rookie QB Jalon Daniels leads 24-16 win over Cowboys despite coach Todd Bowles' poor decisions. Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated Dallas Cowboys…
- Keywords: tampa bay buccaneers, jalon danials, dallas cowboys, todd bowles, buccaneers quarterback, nfl, run game, cornerbacks, field goal, sports, Buccaneers, Win
- Source: Tampa Bay Buccaneers On SI — https://si.com/nfl/buccaneers/onsi/the-good-bad-and-ugly-from-buccaneers-24-16-win-over-the-cowboys
- Published: 2026-10-09T04:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tampa bay buccaneers, jalon danials, dallas cowboys, todd bowles, buccaneers quarterback, nfl, run game, cornerbacks, field goal, sports
## Good
Tampa Bay Buccaneers secured a 24-16 victory over Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Football.
## Jalon Daniels
Daniels completed 8/8 passes for 49 yards and a touchdown on 15 plays in almost a quarter.
## Run Game
Bucs rushed for 243 yards with Bucky Irving gaining 165 yards on 21 carries.
## Cornerbacks
Jacob Parrish recorded three-plus passes defensed for first time in NFL career.
## Zac Robinson
Robinson adjusted offensive game plan for Daniels to help Bucs win road game.
## Bad
Tristan Wirfs left game twice with lower-body injury but returned to finish.
## Ugly
Todd Bowles' indecision cost Buccaneers three points in first half.
## Todd Bowles' Game Management
Bowles' poor decisions cost Buccaneers points they desperately needed.
## Ugly
Bowles went for fourth-and-goal instead of kicking field goal when leading.
## Ugly
Buccaneers won despite Bowles' poor game management decisions.
## Key takeaway

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated Dallas Cowboys 24-16 with Jalon Daniels' strong performance offset by Todd Bowles' questionable game management.