Cowboys Stumble at AT&T Stadium Against Buccaneers in Season Opener

The Dallas Cowboys, with a 12-5 record, faced off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, holding an 8-9 record, in a game that ended with a score of 19-3 in favor of the visitors. The match took place at the AT&T Stadium and was attended by a crowd of 93,797 spectators.

The Cowboys' offense struggled to find its rhythm throughout the game. The passing game was particularly stifled by Tampa Bay's defense, which limited Dallas to only 198 yards through the air and intercepted one pass. Despite attempting 42 passes, the Cowboys completed just half of them and failed to convert any into touchdowns. Their longest completion was only for 22 yards.

On the ground, Dallas managed to gain 71 yards on 18 attempts but did not fare much better than their aerial efforts. They averaged close to four yards per carry but were unable to reach the end zone or significantly shift momentum in their favor.

Special teams provided one bright spot for Dallas as they successfully converted their sole field goal attempt from an impressive distance of over fifty yards out. However, this would be their only score during the entire contest.

Defensively, The Cowboys showed some resilience by recording two sacks and intercepting one pass while forcing three passes defended. Yet these efforts were not enough to keep Tampa Bay from scoring nineteen points against them.

Looking ahead after this disappointing start to their season, The Dallas Cowboys will host the Cincinnati Bengals at AT&T Stadium on September 18th at an evening kickoff time that fans can watch on CBS network broadcasts. This upcoming match offers Dallas an opportunity for redemption as they seek their first victory of this NFL season before a home crowd eager for success.