Buccaneers Snap Counts Show Jalon Daniels Out-Snapped Cody Mauch in Win Over Cowboys

Tampa Bay Buccaneers entered the matchup under pressure after a difficult start to the season. Quarterback Jalon Daniels, filling in for Baker Mayfield, completed 19 of 25 passes for 189 yards and a touchdown. The Buccaneers also rushed for 241 yards, giving the offense a balanced attack that the Dallas Cowboys struggled to contain.

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The win was particularly important after Dallas beat the Houston Texans 34-30 in Week 4. The Cowboys had a chance to build momentum, but turnovers and Tampa Bay’s strong rushing attack changed the game. Dallas finished with two interceptions, and the Buccaneers turned defensive stops into a 24-16 victory.

Buccaneers Offensive Snap Counts

Daniels was on the field for 72 snaps (100%), according to the supplied snap-count graphic, edging guard Cody Mauch, who logged 71 snaps (99%). The undrafted rookie made the most of his opportunity against Dallas, completing 76% of his passes without throwing an interception. He also added 23 rushing yards.

Ben Bredeson, Luke Goedeke and Graham Barton each played all 72 snaps in the supplied graphic. Mauch and Tristan Wirfs each logged 71 snaps. That consistency gave Daniels a stable pocket and helped Irving find room to run.

Irving was the standout, finishing with 165 rushing yards on 21 carries. He also caught a touchdown pass, while Emeka Egbuka scored on a jet sweep. The Buccaneers’ ground game kept Dallas guessing and took pressure off their young quarterback.

Tight end Cade Otton played 66 snaps (92%), while Emeka Egbuka logged 64 (89%) and Chris Godwin played 63 (88%). Bucky Irving took 39 snaps (54%), with Kenneth Gainwell appearing on 26 (36%).

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Tez Johnson played 28 snaps (39%) but made them count, recording a 64-yard reception. The rotation gave Tampa Bay different ways to attack Dallas, from short passes to explosive plays downfield.

Buccaneers Defensive Snap Counts

Linebacker Alex Anzalone and cornerback Zyon McCollum each played 60 defensive snaps (100%). Anzalone finished with five tackles and an interception that helped seal the win late in the fourth quarter. McCollum was also part of a secondary that limited Dallas’ opportunities to turn its passing volume into points.

Cornerback Jacob Parrish played 58 snaps (97%), while safety Ifeatu Melifonwu logged 59 (98%). Tykee Smith also played 59 snaps (98%). Yaya Diaby recorded an interception after David Walker helped disrupt a pass, while Anzalone grabbed another late in the game.

Defensive tackle Calijah Kancey played 40 snaps (67%), while nose tackle Vita Vea logged 39 (65%). Linebacker Yaya Diaby played 34 snaps (57%), and David Walker logged 19 (32%).

Dallas managed only 50 rushing yards on 13 carries, a major factor in the Buccaneers’ victory. Tampa Bay’s front kept the Cowboys from establishing a reliable ground game and forced them to rely heavily on Dak Prescott’s passing. The defense finished with two interceptions and helped Tampa Bay control the second half.

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This story was originally published October 9, 2026 at 10:47 AM.