The Dallas Cowboys threw a wrench into the Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFC South division title hopes on Sunday because of clutch performs from the protection when it mattered essentially the most.
Crucial Buccaneers drives have been stopped useless in its tracks. In the fourth quarter, Baker Mayfield was intercepted in the long run zone by Jourdan Lewis. Then, because the Buccaneers tried to ultimate some last-minute gusto, noticed operating again Rachaad White get stripped by DaRon Bland.
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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush (10) and huge receiver Jalen Tolbert (1) rejoice after Tolbert’s landing catch within the first half of an NFL soccer recreation in opposition to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
The two fourth quarter turnovers helped Dallas solidify a 26-24 win.
Cooper Rush was 26-of-35 with 292 passing yards and a landing move to Jalen Tolbert. CeeDee Lamb had seven catches for 105 yards. But the story of the sport was the protection.
Mayfield was sacked 4 occasions to go together with the interception and White’s fumble. He had 304 passing yards and two landing passes however struggled to discover a constant rhythm.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers huge receiver Jalen McMillan (15) celebrates after catching a landing move as Payne Durham (87) seems to be on within the first half of an NFL soccer recreation in opposition to the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Jerome Miron)
Chauncey Golston, Micah Parsons, Donovan Wilson and Linval Joseph every had a sack.
The Cowboys have been solely held to 3 factors within the second half however did sufficient to crush Tampa Bay’s hopes when it mattered essentially the most.
Dallas was eradicated from playoff rivalry earlier than the sport began however they have been decided sufficient to make it tougher for Tampa Bay to win the NFC South.
The Buccaneers fell to 8-7 and are behind the Falcons regardless of having the identical file. Atlanta defeated Tampa Bay twice this season.
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy watches play in opposition to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers within the first half of an NFL soccer recreation in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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With two video games left within the common season, the Buccaneers have the Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints left on the schedule. The Cowboys might assist the Buccaneers with a win over the Falcons subsequent week.
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