Cowboys vs. Bucs in numbers: Records tumble as Dak Prescott leads Dallas past Tom Brady and Buccaneers
The Dallas Cowboys have well and truly done a number on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the Wild Card round of the playoffs. Dak Prescott and the offense was firing on all cylinders.
Dan Quinn's defense was also in early season form as they tormented Tom Brady all night and didn't give the 45-year-old any time to throw the ball. Overall, it was a demolition from the Cowboys as they advance to meet the San Francisco 49ers next week.
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Such was the magnitude of the win for Dallas, they broke several records along the way. In fact, they broke a lot of records at Raymond James Stadium.
4 - Brett Maher sets record for most missed field goals
The Dallas offense was rolling early in Tampa as everything was going their way. Unfortunately, a player who has been automatic this season in kicker Brett Maher, missed a record four extra point attempts.
BRETT MAHER HAS MISSED ALL 4 EXTRA POINTS 😱 https://t.co/tyGSbimPQ0
His misses were the only blight on an otherwise sensational night for Dallas and what will make him feel a little better is that he managed to slot home his fifth attempt.
30 - Years since Cowboys last won a road playoff game
The Cowboys and road playoff games are generally not a good mixture. Having not won a road playoff game in 30 years, Dallas has history going against it.
Well, with the win over Tampa Bay, Dallas rewrote history and ended a long-standing record that not many in the organization would have loved.
Dak Prescott breaks numerous records
Dak Prescott showed up and showed out on Monday night. After starting 0-3 throwing the football, Dak then rattled off 11 straight completions to break the record previous held by Troy Aikman.
There was a lot of pressure on Prescott heading into this game, and Dak handled it with aplomb. He was also just the third Cowboys quarterback to throw four touchdowns in a playoff game.
0- Cowboys hold Brady scoreless in first half
Such was the Dallas dominance in the first half, they got after Brady relentlessly. On top of that, they managed to pitch a first-half shutout.
Dallas Cowboys held Buccaneers Tom Brady to 0 points.
Last time Tom Brady had 0 points at halftime was his first ever playoff game.
What is special about that is it was the first time in Brady's playoff career in which he had been held scoreless.
Dalton Schultz creates Cowboys' history
Dak Prescott wasn't the only player who made history for Dallas. Tight end Dalton Schultz also had himself a night, catching seven passes for 95 yards and two touchdowns.
Dalton Schultz is making history tonight for the #DallasCowboys! https://t.co/iJehFE8eJD
Schultz became the first tight end in franchise history to score multiple touchdowns in a single playoff game.
Overall, it was a demolition from Dallas, and they will move onto the 49ers next week.