Top Stories · October 9, 2026
Brian Schottenheimer now sits on hottest seat in NFL after Cowboys collapse against Buccaneers
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers earned their first victory of the 2026 season with a 24-16 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night. Led by rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels and a career-best performance from running back Bucky Irving, who rushed for 165 yards, Tampa Bay overcame a halftime deficit. Dallas fell to 2-3 as quarterback Dak Prescott threw two interceptions, the second of which occurred in the final two minutes to seal the loss. The result has intensified scrutiny on Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer, particularly regarding the team's defensive inconsistencies and turnovers.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers earned their first victory of the 2026 season with a 24-16 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night. Led by rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels and a career-best performance from running back Bucky Irving, who rushed for 165 yards, Tampa Bay overcame a halftime deficit. Dallas fell to 2-3 as quarterback Dak Prescott threw two interceptions, the second of which occurred in the final two minutes to seal the loss. The result has intensified scrutiny on Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer, particularly regarding the team's defensive inconsistencies and turnovers.