While Dallas returned to its formula for winning on offense, the defense continued to build on its new ability to generate sacks and turnovers. After a five game streak without getting a single turnover, it followed up a three-turnover game against the Giants with a four turnover game — three interceptions and a forced fumble with recovery — against the Bucs. They also generated four sacks for 23 yards, after sacking Eli three times for 26 yards. The final was Cowboys 26, Bucs 20.
Dallas now ranks tied for eighth in turnover ratio at plus-5, and is 17th with 30 sacks.