The Dallas Cowboys took advantage of two turnovers in the second quarter Thursday, turning them into 10 points and a short-lived lead in Tampa against the Buccaneers.
First, the fumble by Ronald Jones, which was recovered by Randy Gregory. That set up a touchdown pass. It was short and anything but simple.
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Watch as the snap to Dak Prescott is low but the Dallas QB picks the ball up and connects with Amari Cooper for a 5-yard score.
However, the PAT hit the upright and the Cowboys trailed, 14-13.
Dak just doesn't quit on the play.
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Then came a gaffe by Leonard Fournette. The running back bobbled a perfectly set up screen pass and it landed in the hands of Trevon Diggs.
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Four plays later, Greg Zuerlein connected for a field goal and a 16-14 lead.