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Cowboys Close Playoff Hopes with 26-24 Win Over Buccaneers

Cowboys Close Playoff Hopes with 26-24 Win Over Buccaneers
The Silicon Review
23 December, 2024

Dallas wins despite injuries, playoff elimination, and trying game conditions.

The Dallas Cowboys' playoff hopes were mathematically over before their game Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who just finished a dramatic victory for the Washington Commanders over the Philadelphia Eagles. While that was the case, the Cowboys fought their way through some trying conditions, winning 26-24, to send the Cowboys to 7-8 with their fourth straight win in five.

The key players in the Dallas Cowboys, Dak Prescott, Zack Martin, and DeMarcus Lawrence, were already out of the game due to injuries. They lost another one when linebacker Eric Kendricks was declared unavailable before the game, and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb injured his shoulder, missing most of the second half. Jalen Tolbert also went out after dislocating a pinky finger.

Despite the setbacks, the Cowboys played with resilience. Cooper Rush threw for a career-high 226 yards in the first half, including a touchdown to Tolbert. Ezekiel Elliott added a 1-yard touchdown on his only carry, marking his 72nd career TD with the team.

The defense came up big. Jourdan Lewis picked off a pass in the end zone, and DaRon Bland finalized the win with a fumble recovery in the closing minute.

Coach Mike McCarthy seemed thrilled about the effort made, mentioning their character, resilience, and toughness, by Jerry Jones, also expressing his admiration for McCarthy and, although they were finally relegated from the playoffs.

With two games remaining in the season, the Cowboys remain determined. As Rush said, "Everything is on the line," although the Super Bowl drought stretches to 29 seasons. The team continues to play for pride and motivation as they close out their season.

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