Buccaneers Beat Cowboys 24-16 as Todd Bowles Shakes Off Sideline Helmet Hit
Tampa Bay upset Dallas 24-16 on Thursday Night Football behind a game-sealing interception, while head coach Todd Bowles was reported to be OK after taking a celebration helmet to the gut on the sideline.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers upset the Dallas Cowboys 24-16 on Thursday Night Football, sealing the win with a late interception and giving head coach Todd Bowles a much-needed victory after an 0-4 start.
According to the New York Post, Alex Anzalone’s game-winning interception closed out the victory. The Post reported that undrafted rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels made his second career start for Tampa Bay in the short-week game.
Bowles scare explained on the sideline
Television cameras showed Bowles dropping to one knee and holding what appeared to be his chest area after the interception, prompting concern among viewers, according to the New York Post.
ESPN’s Jenna Laine reported that Bowles is in good health and is not suffering from a health issue, according to the New York Post. Laine reported, according to the Post, that Bowles said he caught a celebration helmet to the gut and would be OK, and that the impact explained why he was crouched over.
A first win after a difficult start
Bowles celebrated with the team after the game, according to the New York Post. The Post reported Bowles told his players the team had finally won one at the end and had learned how to finish.
Bowles also spoke to reporters postgame about Daniels’ performance, according to the New York Post. The Post reported Bowles said the team played good complementary football in all three phases, while noting he did not like a late Dallas drive that went 99 yards for a touchdown.
Reporting based on coverage by the New York Post.
