The Dallas Cowboys, despite being eliminated from playoff contention before kickoff, delivered an inspired victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on

Eliminated from postseason contention earlier in the day, the Dallas Cowboys held off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-24 Sunday, notching a fourth victory in the past five games, prompting owner and general manager Jerry Jones to say "I'm real proud of them.

The Dallas Cowboys were officially eliminated from the playoff contention before they kicked off Sunday night. They then went out and made owner Jerry Jones proud, with a 26-24 victory over the playoff-chasing Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Cowboys head coach McCarthy is the biggest winner after Dallas beats Tampa 26-24 on Sunday night while a recent trade remains a loss. | From @ArmyChiefW3

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy has endured quite a unique season. It involved working in the final year of a contract, dealing with an injury

The Dallas Cowboys might run it back with head coach Mike McCarthy after all thanks to a dominant performance by their secondary against the Buccaneers.