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NFL·BREAKING·October 8, 2026 10:10 PM ET

Yaya Diaby intercepts Dak Prescott deep in Tampa Bay territory

Deflected pass preserves 14-10 Buccaneers lead.

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Dak Prescott intercepted with Cowboys at the Bucs 25. Attempted pass to Fournoy deflected and intercepted Yaya Diaby for Via @WerderEdNFL on X

What happened: Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott was intercepted by Tampa Bay Buccaneers defender Yaya Diaby at the Tampa Bay 25-yard line. The pass intended for Ryan Flournoy was deflected before Diaby secured the turnover.

Why it matters: The interception ended a scoring threat for Dallas, who trailed 14-10 in the second half. Tampa Bay recently claimed the lead following an 86-yard touchdown drive.

By the numbers: Dallas entered the game with a 4-3 record, while Tampa Bay arrived at 2-5 looking to snap a five-game losing streak.

What to watch: The Buccaneers take over possession aiming to extend their four-point advantage.

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