Away from home, the Cowboys took no notice of the hosts, who even took the lead with kicker Dustin Hopkins converting the Field Goal in the first quarter. Dallas' turnaround began in the first quarter with wide receiver Brandin Cooks' touchdown and was completed by TDs from running back Ezekiel Elliott (2nd quarter) and returner KaVontae Turpin (3rd quarter), in addition to 4 Field Goals from Brandon Aubrey. WR Jerry Jeudy and running back Jerome Ford still scored for the Browns.

In Tampa, the Buccaneers took no notice of the Washington Commanders and lined up touchdowns with WRs Mike Evans (2nd and 4th quarter), Chris Godwin (3rd quarter) and Jalen McMillan (4th quarter), in addition to three Field Goals from kicker Chase McLaughlin. The franchise from the capital of the USA, which had two FGs missed by Cade York, got TDs with running back Brian Robinson Jr (2nd quarter) and quarterback Jayden Daniels (3rd and 4th quarters), but missed a conversion of two points.