Bucs rookie QB Jalon Daniels opened up about how he sees himself at the NFL level after upsetting the Cowboys on Thursday night.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won their first game of the 2026 season, beating the Dallas Cowboys 24-16. While they won with their backup quarterback, Jalon Daniels, their starting quarterback, Baker Mayfield,

At the team meeting Wednesday night at the Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa in Frisco, Texas, head coach Todd Bowles allowed some players to talk openly about the Bucs’ 0-4 start. It was real and raw. No feelings were spared.

In the first half Thursday night, the Cowboys played like a jet-lagged team. They lead 10-7 despite an unimpressive half of football. The winless Buccaneers outgained the Cowboys 154-146. Dallas had the ball for only 10 minutes, 31 seconds and scored on only two of five possessions.

Dallas gets a major boost up front as an All-Pro guard is back from injured reserve for Thursday’s primetime game against Tampa.

Bucky Irving corrió para 165 yardas, la mayor cifra en su carrera, incluido un acarreo de 72 yardas que preparó la escena para el touchdown que dio la ventaja definitiva a los Buccaneers de Tampa Bay,

Bucky Irving has 122 rushing yards, and his second touchdown of the night has given the Buccaneers a 21-10 lead.

The 0-3 Buccaneers will turn to rookie Jalon Daniels as they try to get their season back on track against the Packers.

Against the Rams, the Bucs had a shot to perform better in prime time and emerge victorious. An errant Tom Brady pass on Tampa's final drive, combined with several other miscues, ultimately sealed their fate in a brutal 27-24 loss.

The Green Bay Packers play their third road game of the season when they visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Oct. 4, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Both teams have struggled early in the 2026 season after closing last season poorly.

The Cowboys face off against the Tampa Bay Bucs in an attempt to get over .500 for the season.