Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jalon Daniels (10) reacts after the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images Partner content Sign in Create Account Back to results NFL: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys Licensable picture: Friday, 9th October 2026, 11:41 GMT+8 IMAGN IMAGES Oct 8, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jalon Daniels (10) reacts after the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images Oct 8, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jalon Daniels (10) reacts after the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jalon Daniels was fired up after delivering his best performance of his young career. He led the Buccaneers past the Dallas Cowboys, 24-16, at AT&T Stadium on Thursday for their first win after a 0-4 start.
Daniels went 19-of-25 for 189 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions. He also had seven carries for 23 yards.
After the game, Daniels shared a heartwarming moment with his mother, Star Daniels, who exclaimed how proud she is of her son.
The 23-year-old rookie, who went undrafted in April, also took to X to celebrate their victory.
“GO BUCS, BABY!❤️🖤 #WeAreTheKrewe,” wrote the backup signal-caller.
He was thrown into the fire in Week 3 after Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield suffered a thumb injury.
Fans congratulated Daniels for getting his first win in the NFL.
“Let's go, JD! We love you. Go Bucs,” said @Noahkp9q.
“So happy for you. You deserve every moment of this 💙❤️,” added @F34r_damac.
“So proud of you, Jalon. Keep it going! We're all cheering for you!” wrote @George_Pavlik.
“Your smile and energy are infectious. Great work. Glad you're on the team,” stated @Anbunaki.
“Congrats on all the hard work! Rock chalk! Go Bucs!” commented @crane_chiefs25.
Daniels had a pedestrian performance in his first start in Week 4 against the Green Bay Packers. He vowed to be better. He did exactly that against the Cowboys—in a prime-time contest, no less.
“Six months ago, if you would have told me that my first win would have been on a Thursday night, (Amazon) Prime football game, I don't know what I would have told you,” said Daniel, as quoted by the Associated Press' Schuyler Dixon.
He is expected to start again in Week 6 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.