Emmitt Smith rushed for 80 yards on 20 attempts and scored the Cowboys' only touchdown, a 4-yard run in the third quarter. He finished the day 13 yards shy of joining Barry Sanders as the only players to gain at least 1,000 in 10 consecutive seasons. That we're 4-9 today makes it very sour. The victory moved the Bucs, who have won five of their last six, into a second-place tie with Detroit in the NFC Central. Dallas, which has dropped three straight, is assured of finishing its first season under coach Dave Campo with a losing record.
Guys are very frustrated.
We're just trying to find a way to win, trying to figure out what we can do to eliminate a lot of the mistakes, including myself. Dunn broke a 39-yard touchdown run on his last carry against Buffalo a week ago, finishing with 106 yards on 20 attempts. He had 102 yards on four attempts in the first quarter alone this time and left the game to a standing ovation after his season-high 22nd carry late in the fourth quarter. He's unique for his size. He runs strong for his size, and it takes a lot to get a good shot at him.