The Dallas Cowboys won't be going to the playoffs, but they played a key role in the postseason race with a 26-24 home win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday night in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys got 292 passing yards from Cooper Rush and a spectacular final-drive turnover to end the Buccaneers' four-game win streak and knock them into a first-place tie in the NFC South. Tampa Bay (8-7) rallied late, with Baker Mayfield hitting Ryan Miller for a 13-yard score with 2:36 left and setting up a potential go-ahead field goal or touchdown. After the Bucs quickly snuffed the ensuing Dallas drive, however, the Cowboys' Daron Bland ripped the ball out of Rachaad White's hand after a pass reception and recovered the fumble that sealed the win.
Cowboys force late fumble, dampen Bucs' playoff hopes
