Then again, this is a defense that has been torched by the likes of Kirk Cousins, Brian Hoyer and Marcus Mariota when he was playing his first National Football League game.
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“I don’t want to talk about the officiating”, Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said.
The Jameis Winston-led Bucs are 2-2 over the past four games and have no one but themselves to blame for not being. “If we could’ve gotten points there, I think we’re talking about a little different situation”. Linebackers Kwon Alexander and Lavonte David were all over the field throughout the game.
The Dallas Cowboys (2-6) are riding in a six-game losing streak since Tony Romo was out as a starter.
Even with the loss Sunday, the Cowboys aren’t out of the playoff picture yet.
“The changes we made at the cornerback position has helped us a lot”, Smith said.
“I’m extremely excited to have him back, but at the same time we still have to get to work regardless, ” said Dallas wide receiver Dez Bryant. It seemed like every time Dallas stopped Tampa Bay when it counted, their penalties spoiled the effort. “We knew that Adam Humphries was going to come up and have another incredible game this week”.
Romo is eligible to return from a broken left collarbone next week at Miami.
This week, the Cowboys take their 2-6 record on the road minus starting weak side linebacker and defensive leader Sean Lee, who suffered a concussion against Philly which is his second this season.
“We had an opportunity (Sunday) and we’ve had opportunities to win without Romo and didn’t take advantage of them”, Jones said. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers make their first trip to Lincoln Financial Field since the 2009 season with a franchise quarterback, something the Eagles appear to be in search of. “We’re not the same old Bucs”. The star receiver, who made headlines the past week with a profanity-laced tirade aimed at reporters, later said while he expected a penalty to be called, he nevertheless should have done more to make the catch. “That’s just normal Jameis Winston as far as how I see it. He’s in that role”.
First-and-1 from the 1-yard-line. On third-and-goal from 5, the 6-foot-4, 230-pound quarterback scrambled up the middle and dived for the end zone, losing the ball before crossing the goal line.
Cassel was sacked three times, Darren McFadden was held to 32 yards rushing on 17 attempts, and Dez Bryant – the intended target on the pass McDougald picked off – finished with five receptions for 45 yards. Bryant complained about getting pushed on the play, but the officials did not call pass interference. “So not going to make any long-term declarations about that, but he’s certainly been an asset to our team since he’s been here”.
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The Bucs (4-5) used 11 plays in the drive that produced the touchdown. Heath’s first interception ended a stretch of 134 consecutive pass attempts without a pick. Tony Romo still is out but quarterback Matt Cassel is coming off his best game since being traded to the Cowboys. Matt Cassel is 0-4 and Brandon Weeden 0-3 filling for Romo. Mike Evans had an outstanding performance for the Buccaneers, totaling eight catches for 126 yards.
