Week 1 · 2021 NFL Season
Dallas Cowboys vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Thu, Sep 9, 2021, 8:20 PM EDT
Final — Tampa Bay Buccaneers win
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAL | 7 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 29 |
| TB | 7 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 31 |
Dallas Cowboys visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 1 of the 2021 NFL season. Final: Dallas Cowboys 29, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31.
Recap: Brady throws for 379 yards, 4 TDs, Bucs beat Cowboys 31-29 →
Prediction & pick
Odds pick
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
76% implied ·Strong
Against the spread
Pick'em / no spread
Crowd pick
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 100%
Odds pick hit ✓
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Betting lines
Moneyline
Dallas Cowboys: 3.85
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 1.31
Spread
Dallas Cowboys: —
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: —
Over / Under
—
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Team stats
DAL TB
30 1st Downs 24
451 Total Yards 431
391 Passing 379
60 Rushing 52
9-17 3rd down efficiency 5-11
8-55 Penalties 11-106
1 Turnovers 4
34:27 Possession 25:33
Leaders
DAL
- Passing YardsDak Prescott (QB) — 42/58, 403 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing YardsEzekiel Elliott (RB) — 11 CAR, 33 YDS
- Receiving YardsAmari Cooper (WR) — 13 REC, 139 YDS, 2 TD
TB
- Passing YardsTom Brady (QB) — 32/50, 379 YDS, 4 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing YardsLeonard Fournette (RB) — 9 CAR, 32 YDS
- Receiving YardsAntonio Brown (WR) — 5 REC, 121 YDS, 1 TD
Scoring summary
- Q1 5:23 TB Chris Godwin 5 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Ryan Succop Kick) 0–7
- Q1 1:35 DAL CeeDee Lamb 22 Yd pass from Dak Prescott (Greg Zuerlein Kick) 7–7
- Q2 9:48 TB Rob Gronkowski 2 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Ryan Succop Kick) 7–14
- Q2 4:20 DAL Amari Cooper 5 Yd pass from Dak Prescott (Greg Zuerlein PAT failed) 13–14
- Q2 3:16 DAL Greg Zuerlein 35 Yd Field Goal 16–14
- Q2 2:38 TB Antonio Brown 47 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Ryan Succop Kick) 16–21
- Q3 9:15 DAL Greg Zuerlein 21 Yd Field Goal 19–21
- Q3 6:23 TB Rob Gronkowski 11 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Ryan Succop Kick) 19–28
- Q3 0:33 DAL Amari Cooper 21 Yd pass from Dak Prescott (Greg Zuerlein Kick) 26–28
- Q4 1:24 DAL Greg Zuerlein 48 Yd Field Goal 29–28
- Q4 0:02 TB Ryan Succop 36 Yd Field Goal 29–31
Standings
2025 NFC East Standings
| Team | W-L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 11-6 | 379 | 325 |
| Dallas | 7-9-1 | 471 | 511 |
| Washington | 5-12 | 356 | 451 |
| New York | 4-13 | 381 | 439 |
2025 NFC South Standings
| Team | W-L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 8-9 | 311 | 380 |
| Tampa Bay | 8-9 | 380 | 411 |
| Atlanta | 8-9 | 353 | 401 |
| New Orleans | 6-11 | 306 | 383 |
Referee Shawn Hochuli
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