The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-24 in a game that ultimately eliminated Dallas from playoff contention. Despite the loss, Tampa’s playoff odds dropped from 94% to 67%. In other games, the Washington Commanders came back to defeat the Philadelphia Eagles, while the Buffalo Bills overcame a 14-point deficit to beat the New England Patriots. Colts running back Jonathan Taylor had an outstanding game, rushing for 218 yards and three touchdowns in a win against the Tennessee Titans. The loss also cost Tampa Bay first place in the NFC South to the Atlanta Falcons, who hold the tiebreaker. The Cowboys improved to 2-6 at home and have been revitalized after a five-game losing streak earlier in the season. Quarterbacks Josh Allen and Jayden Daniels led their teams to key victories, while Brandon Aubrey’s kicking was crucial for the Cowboys. Despite the disappointing season for Dallas, the future of coach Mike McCarthy remains uncertain as the team ownership evaluates his performance. The pressure on quarterbacks like Baker Mayfield and Jalen Hurts, who sustained a concussion, continues as the playoffs draw closer.
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Cowboys crush Bucs’ playoff dreams, standout performances by Jayden Daniels and Jonathan Taylor
