Dallas Cowboys vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Week 1 2021
Dallas Cowboys
Away
29
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
HomeWon
31
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | 7 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 29 |
| Buccaneers | 7 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 31 |
DAL 29TB 31 Final
Passing leader
28.4PPR pts
42/58, 403 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT
Top fantasy scorer
Amari Cooper
38.9PPR pts
13 REC, 139 YDS, 2 TD
Cowboys leader
23.4PPR pts
7 REC, 104 YDS, 1 TD
Defensive playmaker
Carlton Davis III
1 INT, 2 TKL
Buccaneers 31, Cowboys 29: Tampa Bay holds off Dallas
Tampa Bay led 21–16 at halftime after a 14-point second quarter and won 31–29, though Dallas took the second half 13–10. Dallas outgained the Buccaneers 451–431, but the Buccaneers averaged 6.7 yards per play.
The Cowboys went 9-for-17 on third down and committed one turnover.
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Key advantages
- +0.8 yards/play TB 6.7 · DAL 5.9
Game Highlights
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Why the Buccaneers Won
Tampa Bay won the efficiency battle.
| Cowboys | Stat | Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| 5.9 | Yards per play | 6.7 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 451 | Total yards | 431 |
| 77 | Plays | 64 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 4 |
| 53% | Third-down conversion | 45% |
| 34:27 | Time of possession | 25:33 |
Scoring Summary
The Buccaneers scored four touchdowns and one field goal; the Cowboys scored three touchdowns and three field goals.
| Time | Team | Play | DAL | TB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 5:23 | TB | Tom Brady → Chris Godwin, 5-yard TD Takes leadRyan Succop XP | 0 | 7 |
| 1:35 | DAL | Dak Prescott → CeeDee Lamb, 22-yard TD Ties gameGreg Zuerlein XP | 7 | 7 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 9:48 | TB | Tom Brady → Rob Gronkowski, 2-yard TD Takes leadRyan Succop XP | 7 | 14 |
| 4:20 | DAL | Dak Prescott → Amari Cooper, 5-yard TDXP missed | 13 | 14 |
| 3:16 | DAL | Greg Zuerlein 35-yard FG Takes lead | 16 | 14 |
| 2:38 | TB | Tom Brady → Antonio Brown, 47-yard TD Takes leadRyan Succop XP | 16 | 21 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 9:15 | DAL | Greg Zuerlein 21-yard FG | 19 | 21 |
| 6:23 | TB | Tom Brady → Rob Gronkowski, 11-yard TD Extends leadRyan Succop XP | 19 | 28 |
| 0:33 | DAL | Dak Prescott → Amari Cooper, 21-yard TDGreg Zuerlein XP | 26 | 28 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 1:24 | DAL | Greg Zuerlein 48-yard FG Takes lead | 29 | 28 |
| 0:02 | TB | Ryan Succop 36-yard FG Game winner | 29 | 31 |
Fantasy Points: Cowboys vs Buccaneers, Week 1 2021
Fantasy leaders
- Amari Cooper38.9 PTSWR1
- Tom Brady29.2 PTSQB5
- Rob Gronkowski29.0 PTSTE1
- Dak Prescott27.4 PTSQB7
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | 27.4 | QB7 | 42/58 | 403 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 101.4 | Start/Sit → |
| Tom Brady | 29.2 | QB5 | 32/50 | 379 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | 97.0 |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amari Cooper | 38.9 | WR1 | WR | — | — | — | 16 | 13 | 139 | 2 | |
| Rob Gronkowski | 29.0 | TE1 | TE | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 90 | 2 | |
| Antonio Brown | 23.7 | WR11 | WR | 1 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 121 | 1 | |
| CeeDee Lamb | 23.4 | WR12 | WR | — | — | — | 15 | 7 | 104 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Chris Godwin | 22.5 | WR13 | WR | — | — | — | 14 | 9 | 105 | 1 | |
| Leonard Fournette | 10.9 | RB27 | RB | 9 | 32 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 27 | 0 | |
| Dalton Schultz | 10.5 | TE15 | TE | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 45 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Tony Pollard | 8.3 | RB38 | RB | 3 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 29 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Michael Gallup | 7.6 | WR70 | WR | — | — | — | 7 | 4 | 36 | 0 | |
| Ezekiel Elliott | 5.9 | RB44 | RB | 11 | 33 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | |
| Mike Evans | 5.4 | WR79 | WR | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 24 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Cedrick Wilson | 5.4 | WR80 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 24 | 0 | |
| Blake Jarwin | 5.0 | TE33 | TE | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 20 | 0 | |
| Giovani Bernard | 3.2 | RB55 | RB | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 12 | 0 | |
| Tyler Johnson | 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ronald Jones | -1.6 | — | RB | 4 | 14 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Fantasy Usage
Dallas Cowboys
Snap Share
Target Share57 targets
- Amari Cooper28%, 16 targets
- CeeDee Lamb26%, 15 targets
- Michael Gallup12%, 7 targets
- Dalton Schultz11%, 6 targets
- Blake Jarwin7%, 4 targets
- Other16%, 9 targets
Carry Share18 carries
- , 11 carries
- , 4 carries
- , 3 carries
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Snap Share
Target Share46 targets
- Chris Godwin30%, 14 targets
- Rob Gronkowski17%, 8 targets
- Antonio Brown15%, 7 targets
- Leonard Fournette15%, 7 targets
- Mike Evans13%, 6 targets
- Other9%, 4 targets
Carry Share14 carries
- , 9 carries
- , 4 carries
- , 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Godwin | 64 | 98% | 14 | 30% | 0 |
| Mike Evans | 61 | 94% | 6 | 13% | 0 |
| Amari Cooper | 74 | 89% | 16 | 28% | 0 |
| Rob Gronkowski | 57 | 88% | 8 | 17% | 0 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | 70 | 84% | 2 | 4% | 11 |
| CeeDee Lamb | 61 | 73% | 15 | 26% | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | 57 | 69% | 6 | 11% | 0 |
| Antonio Brown | 42 | 65% | 7 | 15% | 1 |
| Leonard Fournette | 42 | 65% | 7 | 15% | 9 |
| Michael Gallup | 50 | 60% | 7 | 12% | 0 |
| Blake Jarwin | 48 | 58% | 4 | 7% | 0 |
| Cedrick Wilson | 34 | 41% | 3 | 5% | 0 |
| Cameron Brate | 18 | 28% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Giovani Bernard | 17 | 26% | 3 | 7% | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | 20 | 24% | 4 | 7% | 3 |
| Scotty Miller | 8 | 12% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| O.J. Howard | 6 | 9% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Ronald Jones | 6 | 9% | 0 | 0% | 4 |
| Tyler Johnson | 3 | 5% | 1 | 2% | 0 |
| Jeremy Sprinkle | 3 | 4% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Corey Clement | 1 | 1% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+15.5Rob Gronkowski29.0 PTS vs 13.5 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−6.7Leonard Fournette10.9 PTS vs 17.6 xFP
- Highest expected volume28.6 xFPAmari Cooper38.9 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amari CooperDAL · WR | 38.9 | 28.6 | +10.3 | 89% | 30% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 17 | 30% |
| Dak PrescottDAL · QB | 28.4 | 28.1 | +0.3 | 100% | 58 att | — | 58 | 4 | 22% | 0 | 0% |
| CeeDee LambDAL · WR | 23.4 | 25.3 | −1.9 | 73% | 26% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 15 | 26% |
| Tom BradyTB · QB | 29.2 | 22.0 | +7.2 | 100% | 50 att | — | 50 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| Chris Godwin Jr.TB · WR | 23.5 | 21.9 | +1.6 | 98% | 29% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 13 | 29% |
| Leonard FournetteTB · RB | 10.9 | 17.6 | −6.7 | 65% | 64% car | — | 0 | 9 | 64% | 7 | 16% |
| Rob GronkowskiTB · TE | 29.0 | 13.5 | +15.5 | 88% | 18% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 8 | 18% |
| Antonio BrownTB · WR | 23.7 | 12.4 | +11.3 | 65% | 16% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 7% | 7 | 16% |
| Michael GallupDAL · WR | 7.6 | 11.8 | −4.2 | 60% | 12% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 12% |
| Ezekiel ElliottDAL · RB | 5.9 | 10.4 | −4.5 | 84% | 61% car | — | 0 | 11 | 61% | 2 | 4% |
| Dalton SchultzDAL · TE | 10.5 | 10.1 | +0.4 | 69% | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 11% |
| Mike EvansTB · WR | 5.4 | 10.1 | −4.7 | 94% | 13% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 13% |
| Tony PollardDAL · RB | 8.3 | 8.7 | −0.4 | 24% | 17% car | — | 0 | 3 | 17% | 4 | 7% |
| Blake JarwinDAL · TE | 5.0 | 5.1 | −0.1 | 58% | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 5% |
| Cedrick Wilson Jr.DAL · WR | 5.4 | 5.1 | +0.3 | 41% | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 5% |
| Giovani BernardTB · RB | 3.2 | 5.1 | −1.9 | 26% | 7% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 7% |
| Ronald JonesTB · — | -0.6 | 2.6 | −3.2 | 9% | 29% car | — | 0 | 4 | 29% | 0 | 0% |
| Tyler JohnsonTB · WR | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 5% | 2% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 2% |
Team totals: Cowboys 57 targets and 18 carries; Buccaneers 45 targets and 14 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Dak Prescott
42 of 58 passing for 403 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception; 4 carries for 13 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 28.1 expected.
Start/Sit: Dak Prescott →Tom Brady Ran hot
32 of 50 passing for 379 yards, 4 touchdowns, 2 interceptions.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 22.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Amari Cooper Ran hot
17 targets (30% of the team's), 13 catches for 139 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 28.6 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
CeeDee Lamb
15 targets (26% of the team's), 7 catches for 104 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 25.3 expected.
Start/Sit: CeeDee Lamb →Chris Godwin Jr.
13 targets (29% of the team's), 9 catches for 105 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 21.9 expected.
Leonard Fournette Volume, no payoff
7 targets (16% of the team's), 5 catches for 27 yards; 9 carries (64% of the team's) for 32 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 17.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Rob Gronkowski Ran hot
8 targets (18% of the team's), 8 catches for 90 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Antonio Brown Ran hot
7 targets (16% of the team's), 5 catches for 121 yards and 1 touchdown; 1 carry (7% of the team's) for 6 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 12.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Cowboys D | Buccaneers D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 15.6 | 17.5 |
| RBs | 19.6 | 21.7 |
| WRs | 33.3 | 34.8 |
| TEs | 14.2 | 13.3 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Tampa Bay opened at 75% win probability, fell as low as <1%, then rallied to win.
Buccaneers win probability
Key Swings
- +23Brady → Brown, 47-yd TD61% → 84%Q2 2:38
- +19Brady → Gronkowski, 11-yd TD74% → 94%Q3 6:23
- −21Prescott → Cooper, 21-yd TD95% → 74%Q3 0:33
- −51Zuerlein 48-yd FG86% → 35%Q4 1:24
- +100Succop 36-yd FG<1% → >99%Q4 0:02
Swing in Buccaneers win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Dallas Cowboys | Measure | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| 77 | Plays | 64 |
| 77% | Pass rate | 78% |
| 6.6 | Yds / dropback | 7.6 |
| 3.3 | Yds / carry | 3.7 |
| 9/17 | Third downs | 5/11 |
Efficiency edge Tampa Bay ran 13 fewer plays but gained 1.0 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- DAL Cooper 30% · Lamb 26% · Gallup 12%
- TB Godwin 29% · Gronkowski 18% · Brown 16%
Possession Results
| Result | DAL | TB |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 3 | 4 |
| Field goals | 3 | 1 |
| Punts | 3 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 4 |
| Missed field goals | 2 | 0 |
DAL turnover edge: +3
- The Buccaneers opened the scoring on their second possession, a 9-play, 94-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 26 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB | Q1 15:00 | 3 | 8 | 1:42 | Punt |
| DAL | Q1 13:18 | 9 | 54 | 3:46 | Punt |
| TB | Q1 9:32 | 9 | 94 | 4:09 | Touchdown |
| DAL | Q1 5:23 | 7 | 75 | 3:48 | Touchdown |
| TB | Q1 1:35 | 5 | 25 | 1:53 | Punt |
| DAL | Q2 14:42 | 3 | 2 | 2:01 | Punt |
| TB | Q2 12:41 | 6 | 50 | 2:53 | Touchdown |
| DAL | Q2 9:48 | 7 | 62 | 3:12 | Missed FG |
| TB | Q2 6:36 | 1 | 1 | 0:08 | Fumble |
| DAL | Q2 6:28 | 5 | 27 | 2:08 | Touchdown |
| TB | Q2 4:20 | 1 | 0 | 0:12 | Interception |
| DAL | Q2 4:08 | 4 | 4 | 0:52 | Field goal |
| TB | Q2 3:16 | 2 | 57 | 0:38 | Touchdown |
| DAL | Q2 2:38 | 8 | 33 | 2:23 | Missed FG |
| TB | Q2 0:15 | 3 | 0 | 0:15 | Interception |
| DAL | Q3 15:00 | 13 | 72 | 5:45 | Field goal |
| TB | Q3 9:15 | 3 | 5 | 0:31 | Punt |
| DAL | Q3 8:44 | 1 | 0 | 0:13 | Interception |
| TB | Q3 8:31 | 4 | 35 | 2:08 | Touchdown |
| DAL | Q3 6:23 | 10 | 75 | 5:50 | Touchdown |
| TB | Q3 0:33 | 7 | 28 | 3:40 | Punt |
| DAL | Q4 11:53 | 3 | 2 | 0:59 | Punt |
| TB | Q4 10:54 | 10 | 61 | 6:02 | Fumble |
| DAL | Q4 4:52 | 11 | 60 | 3:28 | Field goal |
| TB | Q4 1:24 | 11 | 57 | 1:22 | Field goal |
| DAL | Q4 0:02 | 1 | 11 | 0:02 | End of game |
About these numbers
Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Cowboys vs Buccaneers Head-to-Head
The Cowboys and Buccaneers first met in 1977 and have played 23 times since.
- All-time series
- 17–6Cowboys lead, 23 meetings since 1977
- Postseason
- 3–0Cowboys won in 1981, 1982, and 2022
- Largest Cowboys win
- 38–01981
- Largest Buccaneers win
- 27–72000
Since 2021
2–2 Series tied
4 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. C = Cowboys win, B = Buccaneers win, outlined = this game.
2026 Meetings
- Week 5 Buccaneers at Cowboys Upcoming
Recent Meetings
- 2024 Wk 16 Buccaneers at Cowboys, 2024 Wk 16 recap DAL 26 TB 24 DAL W
- 2022 Wild Card Cowboys at Buccaneers, 2022 Wild Card recap DAL 31 TB 14 DAL W
- 2022 Wk 1 Buccaneers at Cowboys, 2022 Wk 1 recap TB 19 DAL 3 TB W
- 2021 Wk 1 Cowboys at Buccaneers TB 31 DAL 29 TB W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Cowboys | Stat | Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| 12-5 | Record | 13-4 |
| 31.2 | Points per game | 30.1 |
| 407.0 | Yards per game | 405.9 |
| 6.0 | Yards per play | 6.1 |
| 21.1 | Points allowed per game | 20.8 |
| 351.0 | Yards allowed per game | 331.5 |
Cowboys vs Buccaneers Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- TB −9Buccaneers failed to cover by 7
- Total
- 52.5Over: 60 points scored (by 7.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | 30.8 | 31 | +0.3 |
| Cowboys | 21.8 | 29 | +7.3 |
Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.
Betting Trends
Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Dallas Cowboys
- Against the spread
- 1–0
- Over/under
- 1–0
- ATS as underdog
- 1–0
- ATS on the road
- 1–0
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Against the spread
- 0–1
- Over/under
- 1–0
- ATS as favorite
- 0–1
- ATS at home
- 0–1
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Cowboys vs Buccaneers Fantasy Outlook for 2026
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Cowboys vs Buccaneers Game FAQ
Who won the 2021 Cowboys vs Buccaneers Week 1 game?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Dallas Cowboys 31–29 in Week 1 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on September 9, 2021. See the Buccaneers' 2021 schedule.
What was the final score of Cowboys vs Buccaneers?
The final score was Buccaneers 31, Cowboys 29. The Buccaneers led 21–16 at halftime, and the second half went Cowboys 13, Buccaneers 10.
What happened in the Cowboys vs Buccaneers game?
Tampa Bay led 21–16 at halftime after a 14-point second quarter and won 31–29, though Dallas took the second half 13–10. Dallas outgained the Buccaneers 451–431, but the Buccaneers averaged 6.7 yards per play. Amari Cooper led all players with 13 catches for 139 yards and 2 touchdowns. The Buccaneers committed 4 turnovers, the Cowboys 1.
What was the game-winning score in Cowboys vs Buccaneers?
Ryan Succop's 36-yard field goal with 0:02 left in the fourth quarter gave the Buccaneers a 31–29 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Cowboys vs Buccaneers?
Amari Cooper led the game with 38.9 PPR fantasy points, the WR1 of Week 1, on 13 catches for 139 yards and 2 touchdowns. Tom Brady was next with 29.2 (QB5).
Who led Cowboys vs Buccaneers in passing, rushing and receiving?
Dak Prescott (DAL) led all passers with 42 of 58 for 403 yards, 3 touchdowns and an interception. Ezekiel Elliott (DAL) led in rushing with 11 carries for 33 yards. Amari Cooper (DAL) led in receiving with 13 catches for 139 yards and 2 touchdowns.
How many fantasy points did Amari Cooper score against the Buccaneers?
Amari Cooper scored 38.9 points in PPR leagues, 32.4 in half-PPR and 25.9 in standard scoring against the Buccaneers in Week 1 of the 2021 season, on 13 catches for 139 yards and 2 touchdowns. He drew 30% of his team's targets.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Cowboys vs Buccaneers?
Rob Gronkowski outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 29.0 PPR points on 13.5 xFP (+15.5). Leonard Fournette fell furthest short, with 10.9 points on 17.6 xFP (−6.7). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
How did the Buccaneers come back to beat the Cowboys?
The Buccaneers' chances of winning fell as low as <1% in the fourth quarter. Ryan Succop's 36-yard field goal in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Ryan Succop's 36-yard field goal then put them ahead for good.
What is the all-time Cowboys vs Buccaneers record?
The Cowboys lead the all-time series 17–6 across 23 meetings since 1977, including a 3–0 record in the postseason.
When did the Cowboys and Buccaneers last play before this game?
Before Week 1 of 2021, they last met in the 2018 season on December 23, 2018, when the Cowboys beat the Buccaneers 27–20.
Have the Cowboys and Buccaneers met in the playoffs?
Yes, 3 times, most recently in the 2022 playoffs. The Cowboys are 3–0 against the Buccaneers in the postseason.
What was the closing spread for Cowboys vs Buccaneers?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Buccaneers −9, making the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9-point favorites, with a closing total of 52.5. That implied about 30.8 points for the Buccaneers and 21.8 for the Cowboys.
Did Cowboys vs Buccaneers go over or under the total?
The game went over. The consensus closing total was 52.5, and the teams combined for 60 points, 7.5 over the number.
Who covered the spread in Cowboys vs Buccaneers?
The Cowboys covered as 9-point underdogs against the closing line of Buccaneers −9. The final margin was 2 points.