Top Stories · October 8, 2026
Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb look to exploit struggling Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football
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The Dallas Cowboys (2-2) host the winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-4) on Thursday Night Football. Tampa Bay remains without starting quarterback Baker Mayfield, who is sidelined with a thumb injury, leaving rookie Jalon Daniels to lead the offense. While Dallas enters as the favorite behind a highly efficient passing offense led by Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb, their defense has struggled statistically through the first four weeks, ranking near the bottom of the league in yards allowed.
The Dallas Cowboys (2-2) host the winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-4) on Thursday Night Football. Tampa Bay remains without starting quarterback Baker Mayfield, who is sidelined with a thumb injury, leaving rookie Jalon Daniels to lead the offense. While Dallas enters as the favorite behind a highly efficient passing offense led by Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb, their defense has struggled statistically through the first four weeks, ranking near the bottom of the league in yards allowed.