Dallas Cowboys vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Wild Card 2022
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| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
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| Cowboys | 6 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 31 |
| Buccaneers | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 14 |
DAL 31TB 14 Final
Passing leader
Tom Brady
23.0PPR pts
35/66, 351 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT
Top fantasy scorer
28.5PPR pts
7 REC, 95 YDS, 2 TD
Buccaneers leader
Julio Jones
20.4PPR pts
7 REC, 74 YDS, 1 TD
Defensive playmaker
Jayron Kearse
1 INT, 3 TKL
Cowboys 31, Buccaneers 14: Dallas controls the 2022 Wild Card from start to finish
Dallas led 18–0 at halftime and won 31–14, though Tampa Bay took the second half 14–13. The Cowboys finished with a 425–386 edge in total offense and averaged 6.2 yards per play.
Tampa Bay didn't get on the board until the third quarter.
The Buccaneers went 10-for-18 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Cowboys kept the ball for 34:34 and finished without a giveaway.
The Cowboys' run ended in the Divisional Round, a 19–12 loss to the 49ers.
The two teams meet again in Week 5 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.
Key advantages
- +1.4 yards/play DAL 6.2 · TB 4.8
- +1 turnover margin DAL 0 turnovers
- +39 total yards DAL 425 · TB 386
Game Highlights
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Why the Cowboys Won
Dallas won the efficiency, turnover, and time of possession battles.
| Cowboys | Stat | Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| 6.2 | Yards per play | 4.8 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 425 | Total yards | 386 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 69 | Plays | 80 |
| 54% | Third-down conversion | 56% |
| 34:34 | Time of possession | 25:26 |
Scoring Summary
The Cowboys scored five touchdowns; the Buccaneers scored two touchdowns.
| Time | Team | Play | DAL | TB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 6:28 | DAL | Dak Prescott → Dalton Schultz, 22-yard TD Takes leadXP missed | 6 | 0 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 6:13 | DAL | Dak Prescott 1-yard TD run Extends leadXP missed | 12 | 0 |
| 0:27 | DAL | Dak Prescott → Dalton Schultz, 11-yard TD Extends leadXP missed | 18 | 0 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 10:04 | DAL | Dak Prescott → Michael Gallup, 2-yard TD Extends leadXP missed | 24 | 0 |
| 0:00 | TB | Tom Brady → Julio Jones, 30-yard TD2-pt try failed | 24 | 6 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 10:13 | DAL | Dak Prescott → CeeDee Lamb, 18-yard TD Extends leadBrett Maher XP | 31 | 6 |
| 2:04 | TB | Tom Brady → Cameron Brate, 8-yard TDTom Brady → Mike Evans, 2-pt conversion | 31 | 14 |
Fantasy Points: Cowboys vs Buccaneers, Wild Card 2022
Fantasy leaders
- Mike Evans18.1 PTSWR16
- Leonard Fournette15.7 PTSRB16
- Dalton Schultz13.2 PTSTE6
- Noah Brown11.8 PTSWR35
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Brady | 11.4 | QB26 | 18/27 | 212 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 87.3 | |
| Dak Prescott | 5.5 | QB31 | 14/29 | 134 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 47.2 | Start/Sit → |
| Cooper Rush | 2.6 | QB34 | 7/13 | 64 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 67.5 |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Evans | 18.1 | WR16 | WR | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | 71 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Leonard Fournette | 15.7 | RB16 | RB | 21 | 127 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 0 | |
| Dalton Schultz | 13.2 | TE6 | TE | — | — | — | 9 | 7 | 62 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Noah Brown | 11.8 | WR35 | WR | — | — | — | 9 | 5 | 68 | 0 | |
| Julio Jones | 11.6 | WR36 | WR | 2 | 17 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 69 | 0 | |
| Chris Godwin | 6.5 | WR65 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 35 | 0 | |
| Ezekiel Elliott | 5.9 | RB51 | RB | 10 | 52 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -3 | 0 | |
| CeeDee Lamb | 4.9 | WR74 | WR | — | — | — | 11 | 2 | 29 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Tony Pollard | 4.2 | RB58 | RB | 6 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Rachaad White | 4.1 | RB60 | RB | 6 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Dennis Houston | 3.6 | WR89 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 16 | 0 | |
| Russell Gage | 3.3 | WR93 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 13 | 0 | |
| Simi Fehoko | 3.2 | WR96 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 12 | 0 | |
| Cameron Brate | 1.7 | TE43 | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0 | |
| Jaelon Darden | 0.2 | WR118 | WR | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — | |
| Breshad Perriman | -0.7 | — | WR | 1 | -7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fantasy Usage
Dallas Cowboys
Snap Share
Target Share41 targets
- CeeDee Lamb27%, 11 targets
- Noah Brown22%, 9 targets
- Dalton Schultz22%, 9 targets
- Dennis Houston12%, 5 targets
- Simi Fehoko7%, 3 targets
- Other10%, 4 targets
Carry Share18 carries
- , 10 carries
- , 6 carries
- , 2 carries
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Snap Share
Target Share27 targets
- Mike Evans26%, 7 targets
- Julio Jones19%, 5 targets
- Cameron Brate11%, 3 targets
- Breshad Perriman11%, 3 targets
- Chris Godwin11%, 3 targets
- Other22%, 6 targets
Carry Share33 carries
- , 21 carries
- , 6 carries
- , 2 carries
- , 2 carries
- , 1 carries
- , 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Schultz | 69 | 100% | 9 | 22% | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | 67 | 97% | 11 | 27% | 0 |
| Noah Brown | 61 | 88% | 9 | 22% | 0 |
| Leonard Fournette | 47 | 76% | 2 | 7% | 21 |
| Mike Evans | 45 | 73% | 7 | 26% | 0 |
| Cameron Brate | 42 | 68% | 3 | 11% | 0 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | 40 | 58% | 2 | 5% | 10 |
| Dennis Houston | 39 | 57% | 5 | 12% | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | 38 | 55% | 2 | 5% | 6 |
| Julio Jones | 32 | 52% | 5 | 19% | 2 |
| Cade Otton | 30 | 48% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Breshad Perriman | 26 | 42% | 3 | 11% | 1 |
| Russell Gage | 26 | 42% | 2 | 7% | 0 |
| Chris Godwin | 19 | 31% | 3 | 11% | 0 |
| Rachaad White | 17 | 27% | 2 | 7% | 6 |
| Ko Kieft | 16 | 26% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Simi Fehoko | 16 | 23% | 3 | 7% | 0 |
| Jaelon Darden | 10 | 16% | 0 | 0% | 1 |
| Jake Ferguson | 11 | 16% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Peyton Hendershot | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
Playoff game: these points don't count in most season-long fantasy leagues.
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+18.1Dak Prescott36.6 PTS vs 18.5 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−10.3Russell Gage Jr.3.0 PTS vs 13.3 xFP
- Highest expected volume27.9 xFPTom Brady23.0 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom BradyTB · QB | 23.0 | 27.9 | −4.9 | — | 66 att | — | 66 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| Chris Godwin Jr.TB · WR | 18.5 | 21.7 | −3.2 | — | 21% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 13 | 21% |
| Dak PrescottDAL · QB | 36.6 | 18.5 | +18.1 | — | 33 att | — | 33 | 7 | 20% | 0 | 0% |
| Julio JonesTB · WR | 20.4 | 18.3 | +2.1 | — | 18% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 11 | 18% |
| Mike EvansTB · WR | 15.4 | 18.3 | −2.9 | — | 18% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 11 | 18% |
| Tony PollardDAL · RB | 11.9 | 14.6 | −2.7 | — | 43% car | — | 0 | 15 | 43% | 3 | 9% |
| Rachaad WhiteTB · RB | 11.7 | 14.5 | −2.8 | — | 58% car | — | 0 | 7 | 58% | 6 | 10% |
| Dalton SchultzDAL · TE | 28.5 | 13.3 | +15.2 | — | 25% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 8 | 25% |
| Russell Gage Jr.TB · WR | 3.0 | 13.3 | −10.3 | — | 13% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 8 | 13% |
| Cade OttonTB · TE | 9.8 | 11.7 | −1.9 | — | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 11% |
| Ezekiel ElliottDAL · RB | 4.6 | 11.7 | −7.1 | — | 37% car | — | 0 | 13 | 37% | 2 | 6% |
| CeeDee LambDAL · WR | 16.8 | 10.0 | +6.8 | — | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 19% |
| Michael GallupDAL · WR | 15.6 | 10.0 | +5.6 | — | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 19% |
| T.Y. HiltonDAL · WR | 4.3 | 6.7 | −2.4 | — | 13% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 13% |
| Cameron BrateTB · TE | 7.8 | 5.0 | +2.8 | — | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 5% |
| Leonard FournetteTB · RB | 2.7 | 4.9 | −2.2 | — | 42% car | — | 0 | 5 | 42% | 1 | 2% |
| Noah BrownDAL · WR | 3.8 | 3.3 | +0.5 | — | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 6% |
| Jake FergusonDAL · TE | 4.4 | 1.7 | +2.7 | — | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Ko KieftTB · TE | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | — | 2% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 2% |
Team totals: Cowboys 32 targets and 35 carries; Buccaneers 61 targets and 12 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts aren't available for this game. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Dak Prescott Ran hot
25 of 33 passing for 305 yards, 4 touchdowns; 7 carries for 24 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 18.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
No interceptions after 6 in the previous four games. Best fantasy game of the season.
Tom Brady
35 of 66 passing for 351 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 27.9 expected.
Tony Pollard
3 targets (9% of the team's), 3 catches for 12 yards; 15 carries (43% of the team's) for 77 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.6 expected.
Dalton Schultz Ran hot
8 targets (25% of the team's), 7 catches for 95 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Chris Godwin Jr.
13 targets (21% of the team's), 10 catches for 85 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 21.7 expected.
Julio Jones
11 targets (18% of the team's), 7 catches for 74 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.3 expected.
Season high in targets (11). Best fantasy game of the season.
Russell Gage Jr. Unlucky
8 targets (13% of the team's), 2 catches for 10 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 13.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Fewest points since Week 13.
Ezekiel Elliott Unlucky
2 targets (6% of the team's), 1 catch for 9 yards; 13 carries (37% of the team's) for 27 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 11.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
A touchdown in 6 of the last 8 games.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Cowboys D | Buccaneers D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 15.1 | 15.5 |
| RBs | 17.8 | 18.7 |
| WRs | 35.6 | 34.2 |
| TEs | 9.4 | 13.0 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Tampa Bay opened at 43% win probability and fell below 2% in the third quarter.
Buccaneers win probability
Key Swings
- −17Prescott → Schultz, 22-yd TD43% → 26%Q1 6:28
- −14Prescott 1-yd TD run24% → 10%Q2 6:13
- −6Prescott → Schultz, 11-yd TD8% → 2%Q2 0:27
- −1Prescott → Gallup, 2-yd TD1% → <1%Q3 10:04
Swing in Buccaneers win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Dallas Cowboys | Measure | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| 69 | Plays | 80 |
| 49% | Pass rate | 85% |
| 8.7 | Yds / dropback | 4.9 |
| 3.7 | Yds / carry | 4.3 |
| 7/13 | Third downs | 10/18 |
Efficiency edge Dallas ran 11 fewer plays but gained 3.8 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- DAL Schultz 25% · Lamb 19% · Gallup 19%
- TB Godwin 21% · Jones 18% · Evans 18%
Possession Results
| Result | DAL | TB |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 5 | 2 |
| Field goals | 0 | 0 |
| Punts | 4 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Turnovers on downs | 0 | 2 |
DAL turnover edge: +1
- The Cowboys opened the scoring on their third possession, a 7-play, 80-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
- The Cowboys drained the clock with three second-half drives of four to five minutes.
All 21 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAL | Q1 15:00 | 3 | 0 | 0:25 | Punt |
| TB | Q1 14:35 | 3 | -2 | 1:00 | Punt |
| DAL | Q1 13:35 | 3 | -5 | 2:15 | Punt |
| TB | Q1 11:20 | 3 | 5 | 1:20 | Punt |
| DAL | Q1 10:00 | 7 | 80 | 3:32 | Touchdown |
| TB | Q1 6:28 | 14 | 70 | 6:37 | Interception |
| DAL | Q2 14:51 | 15 | 80 | 8:38 | Touchdown |
| TB | Q2 6:13 | 5 | 22 | 2:41 | Punt |
| DAL | Q2 3:32 | 11 | 91 | 3:05 | Touchdown |
| TB | Q2 0:27 | 5 | 25 | 0:27 | End of half |
| TB | Q3 15:00 | 3 | 6 | 0:49 | Punt |
| DAL | Q3 14:11 | 8 | 86 | 4:07 | Touchdown |
| TB | Q3 10:04 | 8 | 10 | 1:55 | Punt |
| DAL | Q3 8:09 | 8 | 31 | 5:00 | Punt |
| TB | Q3 3:09 | 10 | 95 | 3:09 | Touchdown |
| DAL | Q4 15:00 | 9 | 66 | 4:47 | Touchdown |
| TB | Q4 10:13 | 12 | 73 | 3:53 | Downs |
| DAL | Q4 6:20 | 3 | 2 | 1:37 | Punt |
| TB | Q4 4:43 | 11 | 52 | 2:39 | Touchdown |
| TB | Q4 2:04 | 6 | 16 | 0:56 | Downs |
| DAL | Q4 1:08 | 2 | -1 | 1:08 | 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 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, 2021 Wk 1 recap TB 31 DAL 29 TB W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Cowboys | Stat | Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| 12-5 | Record | 8-9 |
| 27.5 | Points per game | 18.4 |
| 354.9 | Yards per game | 346.7 |
| 5.4 | Yards per play | 5.1 |
| 20.1 | Points allowed per game | 21.1 |
| 330.2 | Yards allowed per game | 324.3 |
Cowboys vs Buccaneers Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- DAL −2.5Cowboys covered by 14.5
- Total
- 45.5Under: 45 points scored (by 0.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | 24.0 | 31 | +7.0 |
| Buccaneers | 21.5 | 14 | −7.5 |
The Cowboys beat their implied total and the Buccaneers fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.
Betting Trends
Last 3 meetings: Cowboys 2–1 ATS, unders 2–1.
Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Dallas Cowboys
- Against the spread
- 11–7
- Over/under
- 9–9
- ATS as favorite
- 8–5
- ATS as underdog
- 3–2
- ATS on the road
- 5–4
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Against the spread
- 4–13–1
- Over/under
- 6–12
- ATS as favorite
- 4–9–1
- ATS as underdog
- 0–4
- ATS at home
- 2–7–1
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Cowboys vs Buccaneers Fantasy Outlook for 2026
One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 5 in Dallas. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.
- Start/Sit ToolShould your Cowboys or Buccaneers player start in Week 5? Compare the decision against your other options.
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- Fantasy Points Allowed by PositionHow the Cowboys and Buccaneers defenses have treated QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs.
- Strength of ScheduleWhere this matchup falls in each team's fantasy playoff run.
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2022 Game Logs for Players in This Game
Cowboys vs Buccaneers Game FAQ
Who won the 2022 Cowboys vs Buccaneers Wild Card game?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31–14 in the Wild Card round of the 2022 playoffs. The game was played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on January 16, 2023. See the Cowboys' 2022 schedule.
What was the final score of Cowboys vs Buccaneers?
The final score was Cowboys 31, Buccaneers 14. The Cowboys led 18–0 at halftime, and the second half went Cowboys 13, Buccaneers 14.
What happened in the Cowboys vs Buccaneers game?
Dallas led 18–0 at halftime and won 31–14, though Tampa Bay took the second half 14–13. The Cowboys finished with a 425–386 edge in total offense and averaged 6.2 yards per play. Mike Evans led all players with 5 catches for 71 yards and a touchdown. The Buccaneers committed 1 turnover, the Cowboys none.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Cowboys vs Buccaneers?
Mike Evans led the game with 18.1 PPR fantasy points, the WR16 of Wild Card, on 5 catches for 71 yards and a touchdown. Leonard Fournette was next with 15.7 (RB16). See Mike Evans's 2022 game log.
Who led Cowboys vs Buccaneers in passing, rushing and receiving?
Tom Brady (TB) led all passers with 18 of 27 for 212 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Leonard Fournette (TB) led in rushing with 21 carries for 127 yards. Mike Evans (TB) led in receiving with 5 catches for 71 yards and a touchdown.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Cowboys vs Buccaneers?
Dak Prescott outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 36.6 PPR points on 18.5 xFP (+18.1). Russell Gage Jr. fell furthest short, with 3.0 points on 13.3 xFP (−10.3). 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.
Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Cowboys vs Buccaneers?
Tom Brady had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 27.9 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 23.0. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.
How did the Cowboys beat the Buccaneers?
The Cowboys beat the Buccaneers 31–14 because they averaged 6.2 yards per play to 4.8, won the turnover battle 1–0, and outgained them 425–386.
Which team won the turnover battle in Cowboys vs Buccaneers?
The Cowboys won the turnover battle 1–0: the Buccaneers gave the ball away 1 time and the Cowboys not at all. The Cowboys won the game.
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 the 2022 Wild Card round, they last met in the 2022 season on September 11, 2022, when the Buccaneers beat the Cowboys 19–3.
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 Cowboys −2.5, making the Dallas Cowboys 2.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 45.5. That implied about 24.0 points for the Cowboys and 21.5 for the Buccaneers.
Did Cowboys vs Buccaneers go over or under the total?
The game went under. The consensus closing total was 45.5, and the teams combined for 45 points, 0.5 under the number.
Who covered the spread in Cowboys vs Buccaneers?
The Cowboys covered by 14.5 against the closing line of Cowboys −2.5. The final margin was 17 points.