Buccaneers 19, Cowboys 3
September 11th, 2022
Todd Bowles earns his first “W” on the back of his suffocating defense.
The NFL’s highest-scoring team last season was no match for our in-your-face, suffocating and young Bucs defense.
Concerns entering tonight’s game about the Bucs’ offensive line should have more focused on the Dallas unit that got bullied all over the Jerry’s World field.
Defense, defense and more defense. Todd Bowles had the perfect defensive game plan.
The Bucs never let up and the pass coverage was strong and complemented by an effective pass rush with a lot of contributors.
Shaq Barrett was in Dak Prescott’s face on the interception he threw to Antoine Winfield, Jr., and Joe Tryon-Shoyinka was winning his battles early. Akiem Hicks got pressure and Anthony Nelson found a sack, as well. Blitzes overwhelmed the Cowboys and it wasn’t really a competitive game.
The offense? Bucs fans screaming for balance got it tonight.
Leonard Fournette was unstoppable with 21 carries for 127 yards. And Playoff Lenny caught both his targets out of the backfield for a total of 10 yards.
Tom Brady spread the ball around and always seemed to have an open receiver. Mike Evans and Julio Jones flashed their Hall of Fame talent and Chris Godwin opened the game with a splash before injuring his hamstring.
The Donovan Smith elbow injury is concerning, but Joe’s got no time for anything but celebration tonight.
Congratulations, Todd Bowles. You earned your first Bucs victory, and it was big-time.
September 11th, 2022 at 10:57 pm
Way too early to celebrate the win. Lots of clock left.
September 11th, 2022 at 10:57 pm
Um, the game isn’t over
September 11th, 2022 at 10:58 pm
Is joe drunk with this much game left?
September 11th, 2022 at 10:58 pm
A moment of silence for Jery Jones. Poor guy.
Go bucs!
September 11th, 2022 at 10:59 pm
Wayyyyyy too early
September 11th, 2022 at 11:05 pm
Our scondary kicked butt and I’m starting to believe.
September 11th, 2022 at 11:05 pm
Dak broke something
September 11th, 2022 at 11:05 pm
I stand corrected, that will do it GO BUCS!
September 11th, 2022 at 11:07 pm
He ran to sidelines…. Read his lips… He said .. it’s broken … It’s over
September 11th, 2022 at 11:07 pm
Great defense as many were predicting for the Bucs.
Looks like we will get better as the season goes on.
September 11th, 2022 at 11:08 pm
Joe called it early but the 3 still stands. And im here to say that the Bucs have the right defense to make our dreams come true!!
Todd the Godd is more then prepared to give us another Lombardi!!
September 11th, 2022 at 11:09 pm
Thanks Joe
September 11th, 2022 at 11:09 pm
It’s over and great win guys!!
September 11th, 2022 at 11:09 pm
Best defense in a the league
September 11th, 2022 at 11:11 pm
Wow… Nice Joe what did I do that was bad
September 11th, 2022 at 11:12 pm
What about Godwin’s injury?
September 11th, 2022 at 11:19 pm
We got Dallas s number…. Now we need to get the Saints number..
Unfortunately they have owned us….. Wtf 😒
September 11th, 2022 at 11:20 pm
Absolutely brilliant defense tonight. Godwin is apparently a hamstring… Durable Donnie an elbow. Lenny was a beast. Complimentary football.
September 11th, 2022 at 11:22 pm
Time to 🥳 celebrate
September 11th, 2022 at 11:23 pm
What an absolutely dominate defensive performance! This game was over a long time ago.
September 11th, 2022 at 11:24 pm
As much as the O stalled and should have punched in 2 if not 3 touchdowns, overall it was dominant on both sides of the ball. Fun to watch even with the frustrating parts
September 11th, 2022 at 11:26 pm
One of the best defensive performances in the last ten years.
September 11th, 2022 at 11:27 pm
Defense wins championships and I believe we can win a Superbowl with defense playing this good. Brady done just enough to help us win and that’s all we need him to do this year. That’s why I believe we will be ok next year even if Trask is the quarterback with this running game. They don’t need to change nothing . Go bucs
September 11th, 2022 at 11:28 pm
That’s the first Buc win in Dallas, isn’t it?
September 11th, 2022 at 11:33 pm
I hope Tom calls Gronk tonight
September 11th, 2022 at 11:35 pm
Offense was kinda messy at times but expected for the first game but Dallas defense looks good so kinda impressed. Defense looked good but Dallas looked like a shell of itself hope that holds up with other teams go bucs.
September 11th, 2022 at 11:37 pm
YOUNGRY 2.0!
Just kidding. But great d tonight.
September 11th, 2022 at 11:44 pm
I’ll eay me crow…both lines played well.
Thank you. YUMMY
September 11th, 2022 at 11:45 pm
Teams win Championships not one side or the other
GO BUCS!!!!!
September 11th, 2022 at 11:51 pm
awesome defense all night!! secondary was a pleasure to watch–lotsa passes defensed eetc
September 11th, 2022 at 11:58 pm
really good to get the Win tonight… answers lot of questions,, & gives everyone confidence going forward –particulary next wk against slimies
September 12th, 2022 at 12:01 am
In Bowles I trust, finally some balance on offence. Ego was not our enemy tonight.
As a collective our rookies deserved a game ball. They weren’t perfect but they competed and stood tall. There is still a lot of room for growth so the future looks bright.
One game does not make a season but beating the Cowboys opening night on the road on prime time tv is a hell of a start.
September 12th, 2022 at 12:13 am
View from 132, that was win number 2 in 17 trips to Irvine. I loved it! Bucs are now Americas Team. Shaq Attack busted up Quack Prescott’s thumb. Will the last Buc leaving turn off the lights at Alliant? It’s over for Dallas. See ya. Don’t want to be ya!
Go Bucs!
September 12th, 2022 at 12:20 am
The secondary was outstanding.
4 FGs the result of overly conservative play calls on offense … unless of course the defense can consistently hold the opposition to 19 points.
September 12th, 2022 at 12:38 am
Big toast to all posters including myself, that demanded a more balanced offense. There was hardly any consistent pressure in the 4th due to tired d line. Ko Kief and Otten held it down! Great job rooks!
I hope we stay balanced no matter the yardage gained rushing. An unpredictable offense is an unstoppable offense. The play action almost connected big time with Julio. We just need to improve our passing game and we’re straight.
September 12th, 2022 at 12:48 am
Good callo. The rookies. Both tight ends did great job blocking, goedeke seemed to hold his own, white looked very smooth. Even some good punts from our rookie punter. Hall I think did ok. Lots of contributions from this year’s class already
September 12th, 2022 at 12:48 am
How us that crow going down, George?
September 12th, 2022 at 12:50 am
Do not discount the Dallas D.
They held strong, or that game becomes a blowout
September 12th, 2022 at 12:51 am
DEEEEFFFFFEENNSSSEEEE. Healthy = really good, and the depth is impressive.
September 12th, 2022 at 9:59 am
The Bucs put on their big boy pants and played hard. Lenny had a pass-pro on the left side where he chipped and knocked Parsons’ block off. And rookie Otton led the NFL this week with 3 special teams tackles.
How many passes were defensed? That was impressive.
Dallas D is pretty good so I’m pleased overall with our offense. Need more TD’s in red zone, obviously, but the Bucs will clean that up.
Really good game!