Cowboys extend Super Bowl-era streak of low-punt games

Dallas has now played 10 consecutive contests punting twice or fewer, with Bryan Anger pinning two kicks deep against Tampa Bay.

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Bryan Anger has his second punt of the half, both pinning Tampa Bay inside the 10-yard line. Also, the #Cowboys have pl Via @WerderEdNFL on X

What happened: Dallas Cowboys punter Bryan Anger pinned Tampa Bay inside the 10-yard line twice in the first half of a 7-7 game. The performance coincided with Dallas extending its streak of punting two or fewer times to 10 consecutive games, an NFL record for the Super Bowl era.

Why it matters: The unprecedented lack of punting reflects a highly efficient offense that consistently extends drives. Anger entered the game with just seven punts on the season, making his two early kicks a rare workout for the specialist.

By the numbers: Score: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Dallas Cowboys 7. Dallas entered the game 4-3, averaging 28.1 points per game. Tampa Bay entered 2-5 on a five-game losing streak.

What to watch: The game is currently in progress.

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