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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had their losing streak extended to eight games when the Dallas Cowboys defeated them at home on Saturday night, 31-15. The Cowboys came into the game riding a two game losing streak of their own. But as the win helped Dallas’ playoff chances, it most likely hurt the chances that Buc’s Head Coach Raheem Morris will return for another year in Tampa Bay.

For those readers wanting a quick play-by-play review of the game, here you go: Tampa Bay fumble. Romo to Austin, touchdown. Romo to Bryant, touchdown. Romo to Robinson, touchdown. Romo to…Romo, touchdown. Halftime. Romo fumble, Tampa Bay touchdown. Dan Bailey field goal. Freeman to Briscoe, touchdown. Fourth quarter starts. Dallas takes a break, rests some players. Ball game.

In a nut shell, Dallas was ahead 28-0 at halftime. And despite a brief comeback by the Bucs in the third quarter, the Cowboys simply “let off the gas” offensively most of the second half. And the strong running performances by both Felix Jones and the newly signed Sammy Morris, allowed them to do so. (more…)