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Buccaneers vs. Cowboys: All-Time Matchup History

Head-to-Head Snapshot

• All-Time Record: Cowboys lead series 6–14 (.300)
• First Meeting: 1977
• Most Recent Meeting: 2024 season
• Postseason Meetings: 3 (Dallas leads 3-0)

Last Five Matchups

• 2024: Cowboys 26, Cowboys 24 (away)
• 2022: Cowboys 31, Buccaneers 14 (home)*
• 2022: Buccaneers 19, Cowboys 3 (away)
• 2021: Buccaneers 31, Cowboys 29 (home)
• 2018: Cowboys 27, Buccaneers 20 (away)

* Postseason

Series Overview

The Buccaneers and Cowboys met early in Tampa Bay's franchise existence in the playoffs, but for much of the past 50 years – until recently – they have rarely been playoff contenders at the same time. Dallas won the first eight meetings from 1976-90, then the two teams didn't play for a decade until the Bucs launched a three-game winning streak in 2000. More recently, the Buccaneers started both their 2021 and 2022 seasons with wins over the Cowboys but Dallas eliminated Tampa Bay from the playoffs in 2022.

Notable Matchups

• 2021 Regular Season: As the defending Super Bowl champions, the Buccaneers hosted the annual Kickoff Game on a Thursday night in Tampa and Tom Brady engineered a signature last-minute drive to set up Ryan Succop for the game-winning field goal in 31-29 thriller.
• 2000 Regular Season: Warrick Dunn's first carry went 70 yards for a touchdown as he began a 22-carry, 210-yard, two-touchdown afternoon in the Bucs' 27-7 thrashing of the visiting Cowboys.
• 1982 Postseason: The Bucs made the rebranded "Super Bowl Tournament" after a strike-shortened season but had to go to Dallas in the postseason for a second year in a row, this time taking a 17-16 lead into the fourth quarter before a Dallas pick-six and a Danny White touchdown pass led to a 30-17 decision for the home team.

Series Trends

• Dallas won the first eight games in the head-to-head series before the Bucs won three in a row
• The Cowboys have eliminated the Buccaneers from the playoffs three times: In 1981, 1982 and 2022
• The Bucs have secured a Week One win over the Cowboys three times: In 2001, 2021 and 2022
• Six of the last eight matchups in the series have been decided by one score

2025-26 Dallas Cowboys Season Snapshot

• 2025 Record: 7–9–1
• Division Finish: 2nd in NFC East
• Playoffs: None
• 2026 Head Coach: Brian Schottenheimer (second year)

2026 Key Additions

OLB Rashan Gary, S Caleb Downs, S Jalen Thompson, CB Cobie Durant, OLB Malachi Lawrence, S P.J. Locke, LB Dee Winters, DL Otito Ogbonnia, LB Jaishawn Barton, CB Devin Moore, QB Sam Howell, DT L.T. Overton, OLB Sam Williams, DT Jonathan Bullard, C Matt Hennessey

2026 Key Departures

DT Osa Odighizuwa, LB Logan Wilson, LB Kenneth Murray, S Donovan Wilson, OLB Dante Fowler, OLB Jadeveon Clowney, OLB Payton Turner, RB Miles Sanders, C Brock Hoffman, G Robert Jones, WR Talen Tolbert, S Juanyeh Thomas, QB Will Grier

Notable Players

QB Dak Prescott, WR CeeDee Lamb, WR George Pickens, T Tyler Guyton, G Tyler Smith, RB Javonte Williams, DT Kenny Clark, DT Quinnen Williams, OLB Donovan Ezeiruaku, CB DaRon Bland, S Malik Hooker, K Brandon Aubrey

Full Matchup History

* Postseason

Historical Note

Each of the first six games played between the Buccaneers and Cowboys took place in Dallas.

FAQs

• When was the Buccaneers' first win over the Cowboys? Tampa Bay defeated Dallas, 27-7, in Tampa to earn its first victory in the series.
• What is the Bucs' longest winning streak in the all-time series with Dallas? The Bucs won three straight games against the Cowboys from 2000-03.
• When was Tampa Bay's most recent win in Dallas? The Buccaneers opened their 2022 season with a 19-3 win over the Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.