Cowboys Edged By Buccaneers In Season Opener

Ezekiel Elliott #21 of the Dallas Cowboys carries the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium on September 09, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.

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The Dallas Cowboys came up short, losing to the defending Super Bowl Champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a field goal in the waning seconds of last night's game.

Ryan Succop kicked the go-ahead field goal in the waning seconds as the Buccaneers edged the Cowboys 31-29 in Tampa. Tom Brady threw for 379 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions in the win. Rob Gronkowski finished with two touchdowns while Antonio Brown had 121 receiving yards and a TD. Dak Prescott finished with 403 passing yards, three touchdowns, and a pick in his return for the Cowboys. Ezekiel Elliott finished with just 33 rushing yards for Dallas.

Ryan Jensen #66 and Rob Gronkowski #87 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium.

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