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The big question surrounding the Buccaneers coming into these playoffs was whether or not they were a true postseason threat or a mere consolation winner of a dreadful division. The only real negative aspect of this game on the Cowboys side of things came on special teams with kicker Brett Maher, who missed four extra point attempts. If he can continue to keep the ball away from the opposition, Dallas will continue to be dangerous. That had been an issue for him throughout the regular season, being tied for the most interceptions in the league despite missing five games due to injury. They were also successful in all four of their red zone trips, while the defense held the Bucs out of the end zone on two of their three trips.Īs it specifically relates to Prescott, it's also notable that he did not throw a single interception in this game. Even when they did finally get into the end zone, Dallas made sure snuff out any spark they had as they quickly answered with a 66-yard touchdown drive to go up 31-6.Īfter that initial sluggish start on the opening two drives, Dallas' offense was also strong in critical situations, converting seven of their 11 third down situations and both fourth down tries. That lead proved to be more than enough to keep a strong distance in front of Bucs. Those scoring drives also weren't layups either as they traveled 80, 80, 91, and 86 yards, slicing up this Tampa Bay defense up and down the field. Prescott didn't slow down after that either, tossing another touchdown before halftime and another right after, making it four consecutive touchdown drives to help Dallas roll on a 24-0 run. 📱: Stream on NFL+ /1MhjIhCOjf- NFL January 17, 2023 During that 11 completion streak, Prescott threw for 135 yards and a touchdown, while also adding that rushing score. The first concluded with a touchdown to Dalton Schultz and Prescott then ran it in himself on a nifty fourth-and-goal play-call by Mike McCarthy.

During that run, he conducted consecutive 80-yard touchdown drives. The Cowboys offense came alive, and it was thanks to the arm of Prescott that ripped off 11-straight completions, which were a new franchise playoff record. During that stretch, Dak Prescott was unable to complete a pass. Their first possession lasted roughly 10 seconds before punting the ball away, and they had another three-and-out on the following drive. Why the Cowboys wonįor a minute, it looked like Dallas was going to roll out a continuation of the Week 18 dud they had against Washington. Meanwhile, Brady was 35 of 66 for 351 yards, two touchdowns and an interception.įor a more detailed breakdown of how this game unfolded, check out our takeaways below. Schultz was his go-to target on the night, catching seven of his eight targets for a team-high 95 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed for a score and added 24 yards on the ground. He was 25 of 33 for 305 yards and four touchdowns. Prescott finished with a superb stat line. That really eliminate any slight inkling that Brady may pull another miraculous comeback out of his helmet. From there, Dallas scored three touchdowns on consecutive drives to help establish a 24-point lead.Įven when Tampa Bay finally found the end zone at the end of the third quarter with a Brady 30-yard touchdown pass to Julio Jones, the Cowboys answered with a nine-play, 66-yard touchdown drive to go up 31-6.

That was one of the few successful Bucs possessions of the night and their only shot at scoring when the game was still within reach. However, it was at that point when Tom Brady threw an interception in the end zone to Jayron Kearse. That did seem to open the flood gates as Tampa Bay then began moving the ball and got all the way to the Cowboys five-yard line. Dallas then came alive on its third possession of the evening, traveling 80 yards on seven plays as Dak Prescott connected with Dalton Schultz for the game's first touchdown. The Dallas Cowboys are moving on to the divisional round after a convincing win at Raymond James Stadium where they took down the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to wrap up Super Wild Card Weekend, 31-14.īoth offenses were sluggish out of the gate as each registered consecutive three-and-outs to begin the game.