Brad Johnson plays like his age, but defense helps Cowboys
beat Bucs 13-9
Brad Johnson didn’t mind the boos. He gladly traded them for a
victory.
In his second start subbing for injured Tony Romo, Johnson repeatedly threw
passes that probably wouldn’t get first downs but also likely wouldn’t be
intercepted. His safety-first approach annoyed the home fans—until the Dallas
Cowboys walked away 13-9 winners over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.
Johnson passed for a measly 122 yards and the Cowboys gained only 172, their
fewest ever in a victory. His aim was off on several potential scores, but he
came through on a 2-yard touchdown pass to newcomer Roy Williams just before
halftime that proved to be the game-winner.
Fittingly, it capped a drive sustained by four Tampa Bay penalties...more
Scoring Summary
TB - DAL
1st Quarter
10:57
TB
FG
Matt Bryant kicked a 36-yard field goal
3 - 0
1:09
TB
FG
Matt Bryant kicked a 36-yard field goal
6 - 0
2nd Quarter
9:29
DAL
FG
Nick Folk kicked a 38-yard field goal
6 - 3
0:01
DAL
TD
Brad Johnson passed to Roy Williams to the left for 2
yard gain (Nick Folk made PAT)
6 - 10
3rd Quarter
5:13
DAL
FG
Nick Folk kicked a 45-yard field goal
6 - 13
0:34
TB
FG
Matt Bryant kicked a 41-yard field goal
9 - 13
4th Quarter
NONE
9 - 13
Team Statistics
TB
DAL
First Downs
15
16
Passing
10
5
Rushing
4
7
Penalty
1
4
Third Down Efficiency
6-16
3-15
Fourth Down Efficiency
2-3
2-2
TOTAL NET YARDS
262
172
Total Plays
65
62
Average Gain Per Play
4.0
2.8
NET YARDS RUSHING
49
70
Rushes
20
26
Average Per Rush
2.5
2.7
NET YARDS PASSING
213
102
Completions-Attempts
27-43
19-33
Yards Per Pass Play
4.7
2.8
Times Sacked
2
3
Yards Lost to Sacks
14
20
Had Intercepted
0
0
PUNTS
4
7
Average Punt
37.5
44.7
PENALTIES
7
5
Penalty Yards
58
35
FUMBLES
1
0
Fumbles Lost
1
0
TIME OF POSSESSION
31:37
28:23
Pregame Previews, Storylines,
and News
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Preview:
The Dallas Cowboys were talking about gearing up for a playoff
run after opening with three impressive wins. Now they're simply focused on
salvaging their season with injured quarterback Tony Romo not expected to return
until mid-November. After a humiliating loss their last time out, the Cowboys
will again be without Romo Sunday when they try to get their season back on
track against the NFC South-leading Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Texas Stadium.
Coming off a 13-win season, Dallas (4-3) had high expectations for 2008...
Pick: The Cowboys are dead in the water without Romo at the helm. The Bucs
are rolling along nicely and should walk out of Dallas as winners. Tampa 28 - Dallas 17
Notable:
With Tony Romo out again and
with Tampa on a two-game win streak, the 'Boys appear vulnerable. But
the Bucs are just 1-2 on the road and Dallas is suddenly hungry
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