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Prescott can look for favorable matchups on Amari Cooper, Michael Gallup or CeeDee Lamb on any given play. With cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting out, the Buccaneers' secondary is stretched fairly thin against the Cowboys' receiving corps. There's good reason for offensive coordinator Kellen Moore and the Cowboys to keep up the aerial assault, though.It doesn't seem like the balance will shift dramatically in the second half, either.

The Cowboys QB has attempted 32 passes in one half of action, and Dallas has only run the ball seven times, including two scrambles by Prescott. So much for Dak Prescott's shoulder fatigue.They might need some other lucky breaks in the second half to catch up. They were gifted two turnovers deep in Bucs territory and otherwise haven't done much to stop Tom Brady and the Buccaneers. Even though they're only trailing by five and get the ball in the second half, the Cowboys sure look to be in a tough spot.Zuerlein hits a 21-yard field goal to cut the deficit. Prescott is up to 41 pass attempts with a good chance to break his career high of 58. Dallas is putting this game squarely on Prescott's shoulders, asking him to work the Buccaneers' secondary and hold up just long enough against a vaunted pass rush. Score: Buccaneers 21, Cowboys 19 9:15 third quarterĭak Prescott helps lead the Cowboys downfield on a 13-play, 72-yard drive that stalls out in the red zone when Ezekiel Elliott is tackled for a 1-yard loss on third down from the 2-yard line. Tom Brady then connects with Rob Gronkowski twice on the ensuing drive, including an 11-yard scoring strike up the middle that left DeMarcus Lawrence trying to play catch up in a Cover Zero blitz. The interception will be credited to Dak Prescott, but CeeDee Lamb was the party at fault, as he was unable to catch a solid pass in traffic that then ended up in the hands of Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis. Score: Buccaneers 28, Cowboys 19 6:23 third quarter The Cowboys have outgained the Bucs (363 yards to 280) and have doubled Tampa Bay's time of possession but haven't been able to convert many of their opportunities. Amari Cooper had Ross Cockrell beat almost as soon as the play began, and he cooked the fill-in nickel corner for a 21-yard touchdown, with a nice delivery from Dak Prescott. Score: Buccaneers 28, Cowboys 26 0:33 third quarterĭon't count Dallas out just yet. Dak Prescott and the Dallas offense start deep in their own territory but have the chance to take the lead. Godwin fumbled as he tried to spin his way toward the end zone, with Cowboys defensive back Damontae Kazee forcing the turnover. Just as Tom Brady and the Buccaneers looked ready to shut the door, Chris Godwin gave the Cowboys an opening. Score: Buccaneers 28, Cowboys 26, 4:52 fourth quarter Greg Zuerlein, however, converted a critical 48-yard field goal for the lead. Dak Prescott led Dallas downfield with a 31-yard connection to CeeDee Lamb, but a third-down penalty on Connor Williams threatened to push the Cowboys out of field goal range. Score: Cowboys 29, Buccaneers 28 1:24 fourth quarterįor the first time tonight, the Cowboys are in the lead. Ryan Succop then converted the 36-yard field goal for the lead. A false start robbed the Buccaneers of their final time out, but then Rob Gronkowski bulldozed defenders for a 20-yard gain, and then Tom Brady connected with Chris Godwin on a back-shoulder throw for 24 yards to the Cowboys' 18-yard line. Score: Buccaneers 31, Cowboys 29 0:02 fourth quarter Brady, meanwhile, was his masterful self as he threw for 379 yards and four touchdowns. Clearly a very good showing for a Cowboys team that was trying to establish its credentials as a contender, but this is the kind of moral victory that Dallas has too often had to settle for in recent years. But Tom Brady and the defending champion Buccaneers had a bit more in the end, securing the win to launch their Super Bowl title defense. How about that for a season opener? Dak Prescott was in top form in his return from injury, throwing for 403 yards and three touchdowns on 42-of-48 passing. Stay here for updates from USA TODAY Sports, including Jori Epstein and Jarrett Bell on the scene in Tampa, throughout the action.