4 takeaways from Cowboys' impressive win vs. Buccaneers

Cooper Rush is doing more than just enough for the Cowboys. The backup quarterback who was thrust into the spotlight after Dak Prescott's season-ending injury made his moment count in primetime. Rush threw two touchdown passes and zero interceptions in yet another great performance.

3. Pass Rush Dominance

Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was running for his life all night long as the Cowboys stayed in the Tampa Bay backfield. Four different Cowboys recorded a sack, and the physicality of this defense made a difference in this game.

2. Lethal Weapon

The offense and the defense played great games, but Brandon Aubrey was the difference-maker in this game. Aubrey went 4-4 with his field goal attempts, the longest being from 58. Without Aubrey, this recap could be looking a lot different.

1. Believe In McCarthy

This team believes in its head coach. Fans may not like the idea, but it seems that Mike McCarthy's return will be more realistic in 2025. A strong finish to the 2024 campaign could very well save the job of the Super Bowl-winning coach.

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