{"id":5978,"date":"2026-10-09T09:35:20","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T13:35:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gofootballanalytics.com\/statsblog\/?p=5978"},"modified":"2026-10-09T09:35:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T13:35:20","slug":"jalon-daniels-shines-as-backup-qb-cowboys-set-new-defensive-milestone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gofootballanalytics.com\/statsblog\/jalon-daniels-shines-as-backup-qb-cowboys-set-new-defensive-milestone\/","title":{"rendered":"Jalon Daniels Shines as Backup QB; Cowboys Set New Defensive Milestone"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Quarterback Developments<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Jalon Daniels<\/strong> becomes the first starting quarterback from the University of Kansas to lead an NFL team to victory since <strong>Bobby Douglass<\/strong> in 1977, guiding the <strong>Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/strong> to a win over the <strong>Dallas Cowboys<\/strong>. Following this performance, NFL teams now hold an 8-4 record when starting a backup quarterback this season.<\/p>\n<h2>Team News<\/h2>\n<p>In a notable performance, the <strong>Cowboys<\/strong> have made franchise history by allowing 375 or more total yards in each of their first five games of the season\u2014a first in the team&#8217;s storied history. This defensive struggle has raised concerns about their ability to compete moving forward. In a separate incident during the game, cornerback <strong>Joey Porter Jr.<\/strong> was marked inactive due to an illness, reportedly leaving AT&amp;T Stadium while being assisted by a staff member carrying a trash can after experiencing discomfort.<\/p>\n<h2>Player Comments<\/h2>\n<p>Regarding trade rumors circulating in the league, <strong>Marvin Harrison Jr.<\/strong>, a rising star for the <strong>Phoenix Cardinals<\/strong>, expressed his focus on helping his team succeed, stating, &#8220;Truthfully, I pay it no mind. I&#8217;m only focused on Detroit, helping the Cardinals win football games at the moment.&#8221; This reflects the current climate as teams assess their players amidst ongoing discussions around potential trades.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quarterback Developments Jalon Daniels becomes the first starting quarterback from the University of Kansas to lead an NFL team to victory since Bobby Douglass in 1977, guiding the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a win over the Dallas Cowboys. 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